{"product_id":"who-invented-natto-encyclopedia-of-japanese-daily-life-japanese-english-bilingual-edition-dual-language-nippon-series","title":"Who Invented Natto? – Encyclopedia of Japanese Daily Life【Japanese–English Bilingual Edition】(Dual-Language Nippon Series)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eWho Invented Natto?\u003c\/i\u003e is a fascinating bilingual guide to everyday Japanese life — the things everyone in Japan grows up surrounded by, yet often struggles to explain in English. From \u003ci\u003etokonoma\u003c\/i\u003e alcoves and kimono to kitchen tools, katsuobushi, and traditional foods, this book explores the full world of Japanese clothing, food, and housing (\u003ci\u003e衣・食・住 \/ i-shoku-jū\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWritten by both a Japanese and a British author who have lived immersed in Japanese culture, the book approaches Japan from two perspectives. Although raised in completely different environments — one in the Japanese countryside and the other in an English city — both authors now share a lifestyle featuring tatami rooms, clay pot cooking, traditional crafts, and even a love of natto. Their combined viewpoint makes the explanations especially accessible to international readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach topic is presented in Japanese and English side-by-side, allowing readers to naturally build vocabulary while learning cultural context. The book does not simply define objects — it explains how they are used in real life, including etiquette, practical advice, and cultural trivia. You will learn how a Japanese home works, what items appear in daily meals, and why certain customs exist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePerfect for students of Japanese language, travelers, or anyone who wants to explain Japan to others, this volume acts as both a cultural handbook and a language learning tool. After reading it, you will be able to confidently describe aspects of Japanese life that many learners struggle to put into words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExplains Japanese daily life in clear English and Japanese\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCovers housing, food, tools, traditions, and etiquette\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIdeal for foreigners living in Japan or planning to visit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGreat vocabulary builder for Japanese learners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCombines cultural education with practical language learning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAuthors: Yoko Toyozaki \u0026amp; Stuart Varnam-Atkin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTranslator: Sawada-gumi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublisher: IBC Publishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage: Japanese \u0026amp; English (bilingual)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages: 228 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDimensions: 17.78 × 1.27 × 25.4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IBC Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52403630637345,"sku":"9784896846409","price":65.25,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/7214\/5240\/files\/61-or7hABYL._SY522.jpg?v=1772177412","url":"https:\/\/wabisabi-store.jp\/de\/products\/who-invented-natto-encyclopedia-of-japanese-daily-life-japanese-english-bilingual-edition-dual-language-nippon-series","provider":"WABI-SABI STORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}