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Japan in 100 Words Ornella Civardi

Japan in 100 Words By Ornella Civardi

Japan in 100 Words by Ornella Civardi

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Japan in 100 Words: From Anime to Zen: Discover the Essential Elements of Japan by Ornella Civardi

As its title suggests, this book captures the essence of Japanese life and culture in 100 words. From well-known concepts like zen, kawaii and anime to their lesser-known counterparts waiting to be discovered by the West, Japan in 100 Words covers it all.

Readers will learn more about:
  • Chochin-decorative lanterns seen everywhere from shrines and temples to izakaya
  • Fugu-the very carefully prepared delicacy of poisonous blowfish
  • J-pop-the now widely popular musical genre
  • Karoshi-literally translated as overwork death
  • Omiai-the Japanese version of an arranged marriage
  • And much more!

The beautiful full-color illustrations bring these ideas, places and objects to life-making it the perfect addition to any Japanophiles library or a fun and useful introductory guide for a first-time visitor to Japan.

Japan in 100 Words Reviews

Each entry is accompanied by a clearly-written, up-to-date description that covers history and context...This would be an excellent book for those who are not familiar with Japan, and an even better textbook for junior-high and high school students in social studies programs. -Kyoto Journal

About Ornella Civardi

Ornella Civardi has translated and edited the works of celebrated Japanese writers and poets, such as Yukio Mishima, Yasunari Kawabata, Junzaburo Nishiwaki and Yoko Ogawa. She has a degree in Oriental Languages and Literature from the Ca' Foscari University of Venice, with her thesis focused on Japanese literature. In 2005 she won a prestigious award, the Alcantara Prize, for her translation of Kawabata's Racconti in un palmo di mano (Palm-of-the-Hand Stories).

Gavin Blair has spent nearly two decades as a writer and journalist in Japan. He covers the Japanese entertainment industry for The Christian Science Monitor and The Hollywood Reporter, and reports on Japan for France 24 TV, CBC/Radio-Canada, Al Jazeera, BBC Radio and several other media outlets. He authored Giappone - La vita in zen (Zen in Japanese Culture) (NuiNui)-a visual journey through Zen's influence on all aspects of Japanese life.

Ayano Otani is a Japanese artist and author. She has exhibited her works in pencil, watercolor and paper creations throughout Asia and Europe and has also collaborated with several European fashion designers. With NuiNui she published I Bakedanuki e i fantasmi giapponesi (The Bakedanuki and the Japanese Ghosts), a fairy tale inspired by Japanese folklore.

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CIN4805316217G
9784805316214
4805316217
Japan in 100 Words: From Anime to Zen: Discover the Essential Elements of Japan by Ornella Civardi
Ornella Civardi
Used - Good
Hardback
Tuttle Publishing
2021-08-17
224
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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