{"product_id":"japan-weird-wonderful-things-you-should-know-paperback","title":"JAPAN Weird \u0026 Wonderful Things You Should Know! - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBoye Lafayette De Mente\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book describes customs that reveal the mindset of present-day Japanese, providing a fascinating look at how they think and why they think and behave the way they do. These things include historical events, their \"kata-based\" business practices, male-female relationships, nighttime entertainment trades and other forms of recreation from sightseeing to the imaginative use of high-tech devices. It is a useful read for business people as well as for travelers and anyone interested in modern-day Japanese culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoye Lafayette De Mente has been involved with Japan as a journalist, editor and author for more than 50 years. He is the author of more than 30 pioneer books on Japan, from the the business practices and culture to the language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.35 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 26, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43429078106179,"sku":"9781494973315","price":13.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/store7994.com\/products\/japan-weird-wonderful-things-you-should-know-paperback","provider":"STORE 7994","version":"1.0","type":"link"}