Japan for Starters: 52 Things You Need to Know about Japan [Paperback]

Charles Danziger (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1996

Fifty-two sketches introduce the fundamentals of Japan's modern, traditional and business worlds. The book combines an insider's knowledge with a sense of fun to provide an informative and humorous introduction.

Product Details

• Paperback: 174 pages
• Publisher: Kodansha International (JPN) (October 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 4770020872
• ISBN-13: 978-4770020871
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,056,618 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction to Japan and Japanese culture., January 7, 2002

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This review is from: Japan for Starters: 52 Things You Need to Know about Japan (Paperback)

An easy, quick, helpful and entertaining read. I've recommended this book to several business associates and friends who were travelling to Japan for the first time. This book's multiple short chapters format makes it ideal for quick reads during trip preparation -- or on the long plane ride over. Charles Danziger captures and eloquently explains much of what is uniquely Japanese.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A very pleasant overveiw for the western reader, December 19, 1998

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This review is from: Japan for Starters: 52 Things You Need to Know about Japan (Paperback)

52 anecdotal stories about the everyday life in Japan. An entertaining read that mixes humor and real experiences with insightful ananlysis in non-technical terms. An excellent introduction to Japanese culture for the casual reader or world traveler.