Japan for Starters: 52 Things You Need to Know About Japan

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Summary: A very pleasant overveiw for the western reader
Review: 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.

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Summary: Great introduction to Japan and Japanese culture.
Review: 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.

Rating:
Summary: Great introduction to Japan and Japanese culture.
Review: 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.