{"id":720494133293,"title":"Japan : Then and Now","handle":"japan-then-and-now","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis excellent bilingual book, published by The Japan Times, is a great way to study both the Japanese language and culture. There are twenty chapters covering different aspects of Japanese history and culture, from the country’s geography and climate, politics, economy to the popular culture features of anime and maid cafés. Each chapter has an English introduction to the topic with a Japanese translation with a focus on key words and related vocabulary. There is also a printed dialogue based on actual conversations between Japanese and English speakers on issues related to each topic, with some further vocabulary, including natural idioms. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe way the book is laid out also makes it a great tool for Japanese speakers to study English through familiar cultural-exchange topics. Furthermore, it comes with a CD-ROM with the audio of the introductions and dialogues.  Whether you are looking to improve your Japanese or English, if you have an interest in Japanese culture, you can find what you are looking for in this informative bilingual book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStructure:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e20 chapters, each covering a different topic with information, vocabulary, and a natural dialogue related to the topic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIndex of keywords.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended for you if:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYou want to learn more about Japanese history and culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYou are looking to pick up some new vocabulary through topic-based content. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYou want to improve your English and be able to share information about Japanese culture with people from overseas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYou are an English teacher looking for resources for students that have an interest in sharing Japanese culture with people from other countries. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout this volume:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOriginal Title: Japan: Then and Now英語で語る日本事情2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePages: 304\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eISBN: 978-4-7890-1669-8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBook Size: A5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLanguages: English, Japanese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePublication Date: 5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e edition - 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