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Dr. Nicos Rossides spent seven unforgettable years in Japan from the late 1970s, when the country began to emerge as a major player on the world stage. From a humbled nation, post-war Japan metamorphosed into an example to admire and emulate. Rossides witnessed this staggering growth and the “lost decade” that followed, only for the country to rebound again as a significant global player.
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I went into "Exploring Japanese Culture" hoping for fresh insights in said culture that I wouldn't have read someplace else already. What I got was a detailed view of all aspects regarding daily life, literature, the legal system and communication. The author lived in Japan for 7 years and therefore is a very reliable source for all the nuances that Japanese culture confronts us with. As a learner of the Japanese language, planning my own trip in my head, and loving Japanese literature (in translation), this book was very helpful. Now, the Japanese culture is a bit less of a mystery for me! In contrast to other reviews I've read, I quite liked the personal touch in this book, otherwise it would have been very dry and boring to read. In conclusion I would recommend "Exploring Japanese Culture" for everyone with an interest in Japan and its culture, as it's a detailed yet personal analysis of day-to-day life in this (for me) exotic and mysterious country.
A wonderful informative read as I sat in my home my armchair I felt I was transported to Japan.Inlearned so much about the Japanese people their culture and traditions.
Many things were already known to me, but some others, like the different way of talking and the Japanese world of Business were super interesting. This is a book to recommend to every person who is interested in Japan and Japanese people.
Dr. Nicos Rossides examines and explores the nuances and complexities inherent in Japanese culture and society. He provides a guide to understanding what seems at frist sight impenetrable and impermeable to the outsider. Rossides lived in Japan for 7 years and married into a Japanese family. The book consists of 11 essays covering such subjects as business, education, literature, language and the legal system. Aspects of daily life are examined which will give someone an idea of how to avoid certain social faux pas. Certainly of interest if you are looking to start a business relationship with a Japanese company. The book also provides the author's views of how Japan has adapted to meet the changes and challenges of the modern world. A fascinating read which provides some insight and clarity into a complex subject.
Japanese culture has always been fascinating, after taking a class on the history of China and Japan I've become even more enamoured with discovering more about the culture. I enjoyed the fact that Rossides was a foreigner who had engrained himself in the culture; he was able to explain it in a way I could understand. Rossides covers a wide range of topics from work to fashion. "Exploring Japanese Culture" really covers a little bit of everything. The chapters are short and compact which I appreciated; they aren't connected together in any way which I also enjoyed, it did not need to be one cohesive narrative throughout. It made the book easier to pick up, put down and come back to. Rossides does not hold back but dives right in, and it can be tad overwhelming. The phrases Rossides uses can be a bit confusing, but once you dive into its easy to take into stride. I learned a few new interesting facts about Japan and its culture that I had not known before, overall it's a great book for someone who is ignorant about Japan to read to become knowledgeable about the subject.
