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  • Japan - Culture Smart!

    The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

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  • Japan - Culture Smart!

    The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

    Series series Culture Smart!
    The exquisite art forms, elegant culture, military prowess, and technological precision of the Japanese have long been the envy of friend and foe alike. Even as Japan adapts to a rapidly changing world, its traditional culture and consensus-based philosophy have proved resilient. Culture Smart! Japan will broaden your perception and understanding of this complex, rich, and dynamic society. ... Read more

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  • Etiquette Guide to Japan

    Know the rules that make the difference!

    Farewell to faux pas!Minding your manners is an acquired skill, but what serves you well elsewhere could trip you up in Japan. Save yourself possible embarrassment with Etiquette Guide to Japan. An inside look at Japanese social graces, it answers all the questions of the thoughtful traveler. Extensive, specific information on Japanese business etiquette assists readers traveling to Japan for ... Read more

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  • The Japanese

    A History in Twenty Lives

    A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020'Mightily impressive ... a marvellous read' Sunday TimesFrom the acclaimed author of Japan Story, this is the history of Japan, distilled into the stories of twenty remarkable individuals.The vivid and entertaining portraits in Chris Harding's enormously enjoyable new book take the reader from the earliest written accounts of Japan right through to the life of ... Read more

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  • A Traveller&Amp;Apos;S History Of Japan

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  • Japan's Cultural Code Words

    Key Terms That Explain the Attitudes and Behavior of the Japanese

    Japan's Cultural Code Words offers a study of Japanese society through analysis of key terms and concepts that define Japanese attitudes and behaviors.Japan's traditional culture is so powerful that it continues to be the prevailing force in molding and tuning the national character of the Japanese, resulting in a society that simultaneously emphasizes both the modern and the traditional.The best ... Read more

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  • Showa Japan

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    Japan's momentous Showa era began in 1926, when Emperor Hirohito ascended the throne, and ended with his death in 1989. This was a tumultuous period in modern Japanese history—a time of great disaster and tremendous triumph for Japan.This book focuses on the post-war period in Japan when the nation stood at the zenith of her economic power. Today, the term Showa is shorthand for a glamorous period ... Read more

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  • Intrepid Japan

    Experiences to Change the Way You Travel

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    Intrepid Japan is your immersive guide to the rich culture of Japan, whether you're a first-time explorer or a seasoned traveller. Whether it's an introduction to the country, or a chance to explore new places and experiences, this guide is not just a checklist of things to do, but instead offers insight into the tapestry of things that make Japan amazing – brimming with tradition, mouth-watering ... Read more

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