{"id":720446554157,"title":"Japan Up Close : 15 Lessons on Society and Culture in Japanese","handle":"japan-up-close-15-lessons-on-society-and-culture-in-japanese","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAimed for upper-intermediate to advanced-level Japanese speakers, this incredibly informative book, published by The Japan Times, is a perfect way to deepen your understanding of Japanese society and culture. There are fifteen units each on a different theme, progressing from everyday themes to more specialized ones, and the book presents topics such as travel, food, pop culture, technology, and the constitution. The first five units introduce basic knowledge about Japan, covering aspects such as food, travel, seasonal events, and what to do during an earthquake. The second five units deal with Japan’s rich history, traditions, and popular culture, from traditional Japanese music and poetry to J-pop and anime, with a unit that discusses sports through the ages. The last five units focus on more social-orientated themes, from advances in science and technology, climate change, the future of education, and Japan becoming more multicultural.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEvery chapter follows the same format with an introduction that encourages conversation, a set of reading materials, and a series of model dialogues related to the topic. There are also tasks where readers are required to explore the topics further by gathering specific information, holding discussions in pairs or groups, and in some cases, developing presentations about the topics introduced. There are also lots of photographs and visual aids that help to make even sophisticated topics more accessible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEach unit can be studied as a standalone lesson, so those with limited time can pick and choose what they want to study or teach. English translations are provided in the back of the book as a reference. This is an excellent book that provides students with what they need to discuss diverse topics and develop their critical thinking skills by comparing and contrasting different aspects of culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructure\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e15 units, each covering a different aspect of Japanese culture, with a reading section, related vocabulary, and natural dialogues related to the topic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIndex of key vocabulary that conveniently relates to the N1, N2, and N3 of the JLPT.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEnglish translations of all the reading sections of each unit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit 1：日本ってどんな国？\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit 2：都市の暮らし・地方の暮らし\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit 3：日本の旅を楽しもう\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit 4：いたただきます！\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit 5：季節を楽しむ年中行事\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit 6：知っておきたい日本の歴史\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit 7：伝統文化体験\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit 8：現代文化とポップカルチャー\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit 9：スポーツの楽しみ方\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit 10：前進を続ける科学技術\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit 11：地球のためにできること\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit 12：教育と子供たち\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit 13：産業構造と経済\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit 14：政治と憲法\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit 15：多文化共生社会を目指して\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for you if:\u003c\/strong\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 like to study Japanese through a mix of reading comprehension activities and spoken Japanese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYou are looking for a book that will motivate your students to improve their reading and speaking skills in Japanese but will also introduce them to a lot of different aspects of Japanese culture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this volume:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Title: クローズアップ日本事情15 ― 日本語で学ぶ社会と文化\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 208\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 978-4-7890-1653-7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Size: B5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguages: Japanese (with English translations of key reading activities)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date: 3rd edition - 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