The Japanese people have always seen themselves as a nation uniquely apart. Their exquisite art forms and elegant culture, military prowess and technological precision, have long been the envy of friend and foe alike. Today, even as Japan adapts to a rapidly changing world, its traditional culture and consensus-based philosophy have proved remarkably resilient. Culture Smart! Japan will broaden your perception and understanding of this complex, rich, and dynamic society.

外国人観光客を案内する機会がある方、プロの通訳ガイドを目指す方、売れる通訳ガイドになりたい方、必読！

You can experience both modern and Edo -period Japan here.

This is introducing Japanese traditional culture such as "SUMO," "KABUKI," and "ZAZEN."

朗読むすめの朗読Bookシリーズ創刊！第５弾は、オペラ抜粋朗読劇（３）「プッチーニ『トゥーランドット』より」トゥーランドットの謎解きと「誰も寝てはならぬ」の場面

The tea ceremony is a traditional way of serving tea and entertaining guests.

The Emperor and some of his relatives, the imperial family, are referred to as the imperial household.

Over the past few years, Brianna Wiest has gained renown for her deeply moving, philosophical writing. This new compilation of her published work features pieces on why you should pursue purpose over passion, embrace negative thinking, see the wisdom in daily routine, and become aware of the cognitive biases that are creating the way you see your life. Some of these pieces have never been seen; others have been read by millions of people around the world. Regardless, each will leave you thinking: This idea changed my life.

Listeners of this book will gain a clear understanding of what makes the Japanese, and their society, tick.

神道1300年の歴史は日本人の必須教養。「神道」研究の第一人者がその起源から解き明かす。ビジネスエリート必読書。明治以降の近代化で、「国家総動員」の精神的装置となった「神道」