可愛いイラストで伝える日本文化100 のワード

日本文化と日本人の生活を知るための重要トピック100 を、カラーイラストと共に解説。禅や「カワイイ文化」、アニメ、J-POP といった代表的な文化だけでなく、提灯やフグ、お見合いなど具体的なものまで幅広く紹介します。外国人だからこそ気付く日本特有の文化まで紹介しているので、日本人が日頃意識していない一面も発見することのできる一冊です。

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.