Finding JAPAN
新書版サイズで、日本の歴史・文化・生活を英語で読むことができます。来日する外国人はもちろん、海外のお客さんや友人を案内する日本人にもぴったり。おみやげとしても喜ばれます。著者は在日30年以上のアメリカ人の文筆・翻訳家。著者の手になるカラフルな写真も魅力です。別売CD(3枚)があります。
This book is a short guide to help you get more out of your visit to Japan. It will tell you what to look for when you visit a temple, and the meaning of the things you see.
日本在住30年のアメリカ人が日本の伝統文化・歴史・生活様式を英語で紹介。日本人が外国人に日本を紹介する表現集としても役立つ。
An American who has lived in Japan for 30 years introduce Japanese traditional culture, history and lifestyle in English. This book is a helpful collection of expressions for Japanese people who want to introduce their country to foreigners.
Chapter 1 A short History of Japan and its Periods
Chapter 2 The Arts of Japan
Chapter 3 Eating the Japanese Way
Chapter 4 Japan’s Four Seasons, their Beauties and Trials
Chapter 5 Visiting Temples and Shrines
Chapter 6 The Festivals of the Japanese Year
Chapter 7 Visiting a Ryokan or an Onsen Spa
Chapter 8 Visiting a Japanese Home
Chapter 9 Body Language and Street Etiquette
Chapter 10 The Japanese
Chapter 11 The Cities of Japan
Appendix The Japanese Language, with Useful Expressions