Japan  Culture Smart!, Paul Norbury
Japan  Culture Smart!, Paul Norbury
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Japan - Culture Smart!
The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

Author: Paul Norbury

Narrator: Peter Noble

Unabridged: 3 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/15/2016

Categories: Nonfiction, Travel, East Asia


Synopsis

Japan is at a crossroads. The postwar economic miracle that brought it unprecedented development and prosperity is over. Since the publication of the first Culture Smart! guide, it has been overtaken by China as the world

About Paul Norbury

Paul Norbury is a publisher, editor, and author who has written on international business practice and procedure, with particular reference to Japan and East Asia. He has specialized in publishing books on intercultural communications. Whereas previously he has focused on explaining Asian culture to Westerners, in this book he uses his experience as a mediator and interpreter to introduce his native Britain to visitors from abroad.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Emily

I enjoyed the very quick summary of Japanese history and cultural values, and the easy size to take with me on the go. Many of the tips are aimed at business users rather than tourists, though, so less applicable for me. I am glad to have tips on ordering food or dealing with public transit but I am......more

La parte sulla storia e sugli usi e costumi è sicuramente interessante, però risulta un po' datata. Come infarinatura generale può andare bene, è necessario però approfondire con altri testi.......more