{"product_id":"japanese-mind-understanding-contemporary-japanese","title":"The Japanese Mind: Understanding Contemporary Japanese Culture","description":"In The Japanese Mind, Roger Davies offers Westerners an insightful guide to understanding the unique aspects of Japanese culture.\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\u003eAmong the topics explored are: aimai (ambiguity), amae (dependence upon others' benevolence), and amakudari (the nation's descent from heaven) chinmoku (silence in communication), gambari (perseverance), and giri (social obligation) haragei (literally, \"belly art\"; implicit, unspoken communication), kenkyo (the appearance of modesty), and sempai-kohai (seniority) wabi-sabi (simplicity and elegance), and zoto (gift giving) As well as discussions of child-rearing, personal space, and the roles of women in Japanese society.\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\u003eNext in this series:\u003cbr\u003eNow available separately, Japanese Culture: The Religious and Philosophical Foundations is a fascinating journey through Japan's rich cultural history.","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":52225653178650,"sku":"N9780804832953","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/9462\/2234\/files\/9780804832953.jpg?v=1778893444","url":"https:\/\/honnomoribooks.com\/products\/japanese-mind-understanding-contemporary-japanese","provider":"Honnomori Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}