Iyer, Pico
A Beginner's Guide to Japan: Observations and Provocations (Vintage Departures)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781101973479
- author:
- Iyer, Pico
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 20.1 x 13 x 1.8 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- History, Asia, Japan,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Beginner's Guide to Japan offers a unique perspective on this enigmatic country. Pico Iyer, a renowned travel writer who has called Japan home for over three decades, shares his surprising and profound insights into Japanese culture through a series of brief, incisive glimpses.
From meditation halls to love hotels, and from dinner with celebrities to everyday encounters, Iyer's observations are both playful and profound. This book is a collection of provocations that will pique the interest and curiosity of those who don't know Japan, while reminding those who do of its many fascinations.
With years of experience and a deep understanding of Japanese culture, Iyer crafts a compelling narrative that invites readers to explore this captivating country. A Beginner's Guide to Japan is a worthwhile read for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Japan and its people.