Living Japanese Style #02

The book is designed for two main audiences, first time visitors and new residents who want to learn quickly and simply the many interesting aspects of daily life in Japan. It also provides helpful tips and advice for a variety of social situations you may find yourself in. Split into four main sections, the book looks at 1. Living in Japan, 2, Enjoying Japan, 3.Understanding Japan and 4. Insights into Japanese culture, (self expression, physique, body language and etiquette). It is well layed out and covers 54 situations. Written in English, it is an introduction to living in Japan and is handy enough to easily carry when you travel (pocket sized, 14.5cm by 14.8cm).For those readers also studying Japanese the index is provides all words written in romaji displayed in the full Japanese script. For those visiting for the first time, the following sections will be of interest; Visiting a Japanese home, watching sumo and baseball, etiquette, eating out, driving and how to take a Japanese bath. New residents will find the sections, putting out the rubbish, getting on with the Japanese, exchanging gifts, attending a wedding, business, self expression and singing karaoke helpful. As you read you will encounter a range of practical tips, For example: Using the public bath- "You may encounter a few surreptitious stares, but this is perfectly natural. Simply ignore them", p62. Simple explanations and illustrations detail situations so that you know what to expect and how to behaviour when you encounter them. Japanese culture is very different to western culture so tips that help you understand what to expect and how to participate are what makes this book stand out. A wonderful gift for the first time traveler, study abroad student or new resident to Japan. [...]

I actually bought this book in the airport in Tokyo on my way back to the States. I was visiting my son and family in Northern Japan and was experiencing the Japanese Culture. I only wish I had know about this book before I went to Japan. I feel in love with the people and country and culture. This book is written by the Japanese and is illustrated to help your understanding. I would have avoided several embarassing moments. It is a "must"

I ordered this book before traveling to Japan and have found that it was incredibly helpful in getting me up to speed on the subtle and not-so-subtle mannerism of the Japanese people.All of the sections are direct and to the point and will save you lots of trial and error. For example, the section on Japanese public baths pointed out the main steps that I needed to take in order to not make a complete idiot of myself in my first visit to a Japanese Public bath.The illustrations are humorous and cute in the typical Japanese manner and make the reading quite enjoyable.I highly recommend this book for anyone thinking of traveling to Japan or even just interested in Japanese culture.I listed the table of contents for this book below. Each section is main section is listed with asterisks and followed by its subsections. Each subsection consists of 1 to 5 pages of material.*Living in Japan*Exchanging greetingsSleepingUsing the bath and toiletJapanese clothesVisiting a Japanese homeFinding one's way aroundTaking the trainUsing the municipal busesTaking a taxiDrivingRenting accommodationsUsing the telephoneSending mailKeeping up with the newsUsing the bankShoppingEating outTea, coffee and Japanese teaDrinkingUsing the public bathBarbers and hairdressersGoing to the cleanersPutting out the rubbishGoing to the hospitalTyphoons and earthquakesCooking Japanese foodStudying Japanese*Enjoying Japan*Getting on with the JapaneseSinging to karaokePlaying pachinkoBettingStudying martial artsWatching sumo or baseballAdult amusementsAnnual eventsStreet stallsGoing to fishing pondsTraveling in styleTraveling on the cheapTaking a sightseeing busVisiting a hot springGoing to the seaside*Understanding Japan*Attending a weddingAttending a funeralExchanging giftsGood and bad luckZazenEastern MedicineSoroban and calculatorCrimeBusinessThe Japanese factoryGoing to partiesA typical Japanese family*Appendix*Self-expressionPhysiqueBody languageEtiquette********************Other titles released by Japan Travel Bureau:Vol 1 - A Look Into JapanVol 2 - Living Japanese StyleVol 3 - Eating in JapanVol 4 - Festivals of JapanVol 5 - Must-see in KyotoVol 6 - Must-see in NikkoVol 7 - A Look Into TokyoVol 8 - "Salaryman" in JapanVol 9 - Who's Who of JapanVol 10 - Today's JapanVol 11 - Regard Sur Le Japon (french edition)Vol 12 - Vie Au Japon (french edition)Vol 13 - Japanese CharactersVol 14 - Japanese Inn & TravelVol 15 - Say it in JapaneseVol 16 - Martial Arts & Sports in JapanVol 17 - Japanese Family & Culture