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Japan from Anime to Zen: Quick Takes on Culture, Art, History, Food . . . and More

David Watts Barton (Goodreads Author)

3.83 · Rating details · 6 ratings · 2 reviews

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Published January 19th 2021

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Mar 28, 2021 GONZA rated it liked it

A concise handbook for those who do not know Japan and want to approach a very special world without trauma. I would only recommend it to absolute beginners.

Un conciso manuale per chi non conosce il Giappone e vuole avvicinarsi senza traumi ad un mondo molto particolare. Lo consiglierei solo a chi non ha letto mai niente prima a riguardo.

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Jun 15, 2021 Jacqui rated it liked it

Shelves: library, didn-t-finish

A collection of essays on Japanese culture. It’s a great concept, but they all felt way too short. I would have preferred a deeper dive on fewer topics. However, it be a good read for travelers looking for only the basics.

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