{"product_id":"the-japanese-mind-bilingual-guide-to-the-heart-of-japanese-culture-revised-expanded-edition-by-yoji-yamakuse","title":"The Japanese Mind – Bilingual Guide to the Heart of Japanese Culture (Revised \u0026 Expanded Edition) by Yoji Yamakuse","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Japanese Mind (日英対訳 日本人のこころ 増補改訂版)\u003c\/i\u003e by Yoji Yamakuse is a bilingual cultural guide that helps readers understand the fundamental values shaping Japanese society — and explains them clearly in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis book explores the origins and meanings behind key concepts often associated with Japanese culture such as \u003ci\u003eon\u003c\/i\u003e (gratitude and obligation), \u003ci\u003egiri\u003c\/i\u003e (social duty), \u003ci\u003ewabi\u003c\/i\u003e (simple, humble beauty), and \u003ci\u003esabi\u003c\/i\u003e (the beauty of aging and impermanence). These ideas have been passed down from ancient times to modern Japan and continue to influence daily life, relationships, etiquette, and communication styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach carefully selected cultural keyword is explained in simple, accessible English alongside Japanese text, making it ideal both for Japanese learners and for anyone who wants to explain Japan to others. The book allows Japanese readers to rediscover their own cultural identity while giving international readers a deeper understanding of how Japanese people think and behave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt is particularly useful for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJapanese language learners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVisitors or residents in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCultural studies enthusiasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBusiness professionals working with Japanese partners\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=\"p1\"\u003eBy learning the cultural background behind behaviors and expressions, readers can avoid misunderstandings and communicate more naturally in Japanese environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAuthor: Yoji Yamakuse\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: 280 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDimensions: 12.8 × 18.8 × 1.2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IBC Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52403677069601,"sku":"9784794607690","price":79.62,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/7214\/5240\/files\/714Ux-FKK_L._SY522.jpg?v=1772263482","url":"https:\/\/wabisabi-store.jp\/zh\/products\/the-japanese-mind-bilingual-guide-to-the-heart-of-japanese-culture-revised-expanded-edition-by-yoji-yamakuse","provider":"WABI-SABI STORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}