{"product_id":"9784805316214","title":"Japan in 100 Words : From Anime to Zen: Discover the Essential Elements of Japan by Ayano Otani","description":"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 izakayaFugu-the very carefully prepared delicacy of poisonous blowfishJ-pop-the now widely popular musical genreKaroshi-literally translated as \"overwork death\"Omiai-the Japanese version of an arranged marriageAnd 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.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56310951444853,"sku":"9784805316214","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9784805316214","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}