JAPAN Weird & Wonderful Things You Should Know! - Paperback

by Boye Lafayette De Mente (Author)

This book describes customs that reveal the mindset of present-day Japanese, providing a fascinating look at how they think and why they think and behave the way they do. These things include historical events, their "kata-based" business practices, male-female relationships, nighttime entertainment trades and other forms of recreation from sightseeing to the imaginative use of high-tech devices. It is a useful read for business people as well as for travelers and anyone interested in modern-day Japanese culture.

Author Biography

Boye Lafayette De Mente has been involved with Japan as a journalist, editor and author for more than 50 years. He is the author of more than 30 pioneer books on Japan, from the the business practices and culture to the language.