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Japan in Your Pocket #2
Living Japanese Style
Book by Japan Travel Bureau
190 pages, Paperback Bunko
First published March 1, 1987
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December 26, 2022
Dec 25, 845pm ~~ In order to keep ourselves entertained and in contact while living in different countries, my husband and I trade a lot of YouTube links about various topics. One favorite is exploring street food in different countries, and another is a delightful channel belonging to a young Japanese couple who visit a different hotel or cafe or resort every weekend and post a video sharing their experiences.
Because of this habit of ours, I have ordered some travel books for the countries we 'visit' but I have not really dipped into them yet, except for this one, Living Japanese Style. I started looking through it the other day but did not even think to see if it was listed in the GR database until today.
My copy of this book was published in 1989 but the first edition came out in 1984, so there are some entries that are out of date. But it is a fascinating little book, more so now that Marco and I have been 'visiting' Japan regularly and seeing things that made us curious to learn more.
Many times when I buy used books, there are phrases or even entire paragraphs highlighted. I always wonder about the person who did the highlighting: what was happening in their lives when they read the book I now own? This book offers the same mystery: whoever owned this book previously was very interested in the section discussing the Japanese family, some instructions for how to use chopsticks, a few pages about understanding body language, and tips for visiting a Japanese home. Looks like someone was doing their homework before arriving in the country!
Travel guides in general have very small print and this one is no different. As I said, I have been dipping into it now and then for a few days, but it is tricky to sit and read for more than a few minutes because of the tiny print. So even though I am marking it as finished today, I will still be looking at it now and then, especially after my next trip to the store when I hope to find a good magnifying glass!
Because of this habit of ours, I have ordered some travel books for the countries we 'visit' but I have not really dipped into them yet, except for this one, Living Japanese Style. I started looking through it the other day but did not even think to see if it was listed in the GR database until today.
My copy of this book was published in 1989 but the first edition came out in 1984, so there are some entries that are out of date. But it is a fascinating little book, more so now that Marco and I have been 'visiting' Japan regularly and seeing things that made us curious to learn more.
Many times when I buy used books, there are phrases or even entire paragraphs highlighted. I always wonder about the person who did the highlighting: what was happening in their lives when they read the book I now own? This book offers the same mystery: whoever owned this book previously was very interested in the section discussing the Japanese family, some instructions for how to use chopsticks, a few pages about understanding body language, and tips for visiting a Japanese home. Looks like someone was doing their homework before arriving in the country!
Travel guides in general have very small print and this one is no different. As I said, I have been dipping into it now and then for a few days, but it is tricky to sit and read for more than a few minutes because of the tiny print. So even though I am marking it as finished today, I will still be looking at it now and then, especially after my next trip to the store when I hope to find a good magnifying glass!
January 14, 2018
It is good to know more about Japanese while I am living here. One of my friend gave me this book. I felt somehow it is slow up-to-date because everything is changing, but it is useful for my living in Japan currently.
July 28, 2016
Living Japanese Style is one of a series of pocket guidebooks aimed at English-speaking travelers to Japan. A little stiff, a little awkward, they nevertheless give a lot of useful information in a small package.
This is an introduction for foreigners living in Japan, with helpful advice on good and bad manners, customs, and expectations. It's pretty good-humored, although the little cartoon "westerners" all have very pointy noses and curly blonde hair, something of a Japanese stereotype.
This is an introduction for foreigners living in Japan, with helpful advice on good and bad manners, customs, and expectations. It's pretty good-humored, although the little cartoon "westerners" all have very pointy noses and curly blonde hair, something of a Japanese stereotype.
March 1, 2008
More country-side livin' than big city - but still a fasincating world and something one should look and study before visiting Japan.
July 4, 2013
A fun quick read, with a lot of interesting details. A good beach book. I only wish it was longer. Now I want to buy more in the series.
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