{"product_id":"the-japanese-mind-understanding-contemporary-japanese-culture-book-by-osamu-ikeno-and-roger-j-davies","title":"The Japanese Mind: Understanding Contemporary Japanese Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eIn\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Japanese Mind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e, Roger Davies offers Westerners an insightful guide to understanding the unique aspects of Japanese culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders of this book will develop a comprehensive grasp of Japanese society and the core values that remain at its foundation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eAmong the topics explored are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eaimai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (ambiguity), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eamae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (dependence upon others' benevolence), and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eamakudari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (the nation's descent from heaven)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003echinmoku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (silence in communication), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003egambari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (perseverance), and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003egiri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (social obligation)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eharagei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (literally, \"belly art\"; implicit, unspoken communication), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ekenkyo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (the appearance of modesty), and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003esempai-kohai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (seniority)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (simplicity and elegance), and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ezoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (gift giving)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as discussions of child-rearing, personal space, and the roles of women in Japanese society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith discussion topics and questions after each chapter, this book is an easy-to-use introduction to the distinguishing characteristics of Japanese society; an invaluable resource for anyone—business people, travelers, or students—perfect for course adoption, but also for anyone interested in Japanese culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eNext in this series:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow available separately, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eJapanese Culture: The Religious and Philosophical Foundations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a fascinating journey through Japan's rich cultural history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Book Lovers BD","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":55492615536931,"sku":null,"price":320.0,"currency_code":"BDT","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":55492615569699,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"BDT","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":55492615602467,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"BDT","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/5872\/2083\/files\/81BaV7MGdtL._SL1500.jpg?v=1787301579","url":"https:\/\/www.bookloversbd.shop\/products\/the-japanese-mind-understanding-contemporary-japanese-culture-book-by-osamu-ikeno-and-roger-j-davies","provider":"Book Lovers BD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}