Japan in 100 Words: From Anime to Zen: Discover the Essential Elements of Japan [Illustrated] 4805316217, 9784805316214

As its title suggests, this book captures the essence of Japanese life and culture in 100 words. From well-known concept

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Japan in 100 Words: From Anime to Zen: Discover the Essential Elements of Japan [Illustrated]
4805316217, 9784805316214

This friendly guide offers concise but detailed demystifications of more than 85 aspects of ancient and modern Japan. It

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Popular understanding of Zen Buddhism typically involves a stereotyped image of isolated individuals in meditation, cont

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In the years after World War II, Westerners and Japanese alike elevated Zen to the quintessence of spirituality in Japan

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What is it about anime that is so appealing to a transnational fan base? This book takes a look at anime fans and the pl

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Kyoto's top sights brought to life through the evocative words of long-term resident John Dougill and the stunning

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Scholars of history, anthropology, literature, and film explore the transformations in Japanese politics, culture, and s

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Popular understanding of Zen Buddhism typically involves a stereotyped image of isolated individuals in meditation, cont

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This book provides the first full-blown, up-to-date, English-language based narrative on the history, politics, and poli

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