Ayano Otani – illustratör

Discover Japan in 100 Words!This book captures the essence of Japanese life and culture through 100 carefully selected words. From familiar concepts like zen, kawaii, and anime to lesser-known gems, "Japan in 100 Words" covers it all.What You'll Learn About:Chochin: Decorative lanterns seen everywhere from shrines and temples to izakayaFugu: The delicacy of carefully prepared (and poisonous) blowfishJ-pop: The now globally popular musical genreKaroshi: Literally translated as "overwork death"Omiai: The Japanese version of an arranged marriageAnd much more!Beautiful full-color illustrations bring these ideas, places, and objects to life. Whether you're a seasoned Japanophile or a first-time visitor, this book is a perfect addition to your library and a fun, informative guide to Japanese culture.

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.