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  • Japanese Etiquette Today

    A Guide to Business & Social Customs

    A concise guide for business people or tourists, Japanese Etiquette Today contains vital information for navigating tricky Japanese social interactions.*Japan today "looks" more and more Western, principles governing social and business relations become harder to see. Most foreigners know that Japanese etiquette differs from that of other countries, but few people know the extent of the ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

  • Japan from A to Z

    Mysteries of Everyday Life Explained

    This Japanese travel guide provides goes beyond the typical guidebook, revealing the underlying cultural and historical reasons for the behavior and attitudes of The Japanese.Authors Michiko and James Vardaman identify nearly three hundred aspects of Japanese culture, custom, and daily life that commonly frustrate, delight, or just plain stump non-Japanese. For each topic, they provide historical ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD

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  • Etiquette Guide to Japan

    Know the rules that make the difference!

    Farewell to faux pas!Minding your manners is an acquired skill, but what serves you well elsewhere could trip you up in Japan. Save yourself possible embarrassment with Etiquette Guide to Japan. An inside look at Japanese social graces, it answers all the questions of the thoughtful traveler. Extensive, specific information on Japanese business etiquette assists readers traveling to Japan for ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

  • Enjoy Japan

    A Personal and highly unofficial Guide

    by Walt Sheldon ...
    This casual Japan travel guide contains a wealth of information for the business traveler or touristFor several years author, Walt Sheldon has been helping visitors and foreign residents to understand and appreciate things Japanese through the medium of his popular weekly radio program "Enjoy Japan" over the U.S. Forces' Far East Network. Now, in his latest book, Mr. Sheldon presents his own ... Read more

    $7.99 CAD

  • Kata

    The Key to Understanding & Dealing with the Japanese!

    "A unique look at a unique culture. If you're trying to figure the Japanese out, this book provides another important piece of the puzzle."—Terrie Lloyd, CEO, LINC Media, TokyoIn this first book ever to explain why the Japanese think and behave the way they do, veteran Japanologist Boye Lafayette De Mente, author of more than 30 books on Japan, unlocks the mystery of kata—the cultural molds that ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD

  • Dining Guide to Japan

    Find the right restaurant, order the right dish, and pay the right price!

    Dining in Japan is both an art and an adventure— an experience that is made memorable by the variety of unique dishes, their gourmet quality, and the style in which they are served! With Dining Guide to Japan, you will have an extensive list of Japanese restaurants and exquisite food dishes.Dining Guide to Japan acts as a perfect Japan travel guide which includes:Dining and Transportation ... Read more

    $7.99 CAD

  • Is It Just Me?

    Or Is It Nuts out There?

    Unleashing her trademark irreverence and humor, Whoopi Goldberg takes a funny and excruciatingly honest look at how a loss of civility is messing with the quality of life for us all.Have you noticed that things aren't as civil as they once were? Or that rudeness is no longer an exception but a lifestyle? Sure you have. All you need to do is set foot outside your door to see that bad manners are ... Read more

    $12.99 CAD

  • Japanese Mind

    Understanding Contemporary Japanese Culture

    In The Japanese Mind, Roger Davies offers Westerners an insightful guide to understanding the unique aspects of Japanese culture.Readers of this book will develop a comprehensive grasp of Japanese society and the core values that remain at its foundation.Among the topics explored are:aimai (ambiguity), amae (dependence upon others' benevolence), and amakudari (the nation's descent from heave... ... Read more

    $16.99 CAD

  • Drinking Japan

    A Guide to Japan's Best Drinks and Drinking Establishments

    by Chris Bunting ...
    Drinking Japan the first practical Japan travel guide in English, to depict Japan's bars and alcoholic beverages.Author Chris Bunting goes to tremendous lengths to present Japan's best bars and alcoholic drinks. You will be prepared for your trip with detailed profiles of Japans finest sake, shochu, awamori, beers, wines and Japanese whiskies. This book tells you where to find each one, which ... Read more

    $25.99 CAD

  • Chinese Mind

    Understanding Traditional Chinese Beliefs and Their Influence on Contemporary Culture

    Improve your understanding of Chinese people and culture through key words and language.The Chinese Mind pinpoints traditional Chinese values and behaviors that continue to play a significant role in their business and social relationships. Long-term expatriate and journalist Boye Lafayette De Mente also identifies key areas of Chinese culture that have changed as a result of the adoption of a ... Read more

    $16.99 CAD

  • You Know You've Been in Japan too Long...

    Anyone who spends even a little time in Japan will have a few good stories to tell when they get back home.But rubbing elbows with the Japanese, on their own turf, is good for more than just a laugh. The experience can give you a lot of insight into yourself. And that's not the kind of thing you can pick up in any old souvenir shop.This illustrated Japan travel culture guie is for anyone who can ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

  • Etiquette Guide to China

    Know the Rules that Make the Difference!

    This essential guide to Chinese etiquette will make embarrassing social blunders a thing of the past!Whether you're traveling to China for business or pleasure, whether your stay will be long or short, your visit will be more pleasurable and effective if you understand your host culture and how to work within it.This updated and expanded edition of the best-selling Chinese etiquette guide on the ... Read more

    $15.99 CAD