Friday, December 4, 2020

Beyond Picture Books: Books About Japan

While there are many great picture books which highlight points of life in Japan, what about when you are ready to dive deeper? Here are some of our favorite:

 英語で紹介する日本 Experience Japan Series 英語で紹介する日本 Experience Japan A bilingual books with photos and easy to understand information.

  Japanese Customs and Culture in English イラストで解る! 英語で日本のしきたりと文化を伝える本 This book goes into manners and cultural practices/traditions for various situations.

  An Illustrated History of Japan Great for visual learners of history.

  The Complete Illustrated Guide to Japanese Systems 全図解 日本のしくみ [政治・経済・司法編] A bilingual Book for those who are trying to figure out how things work in Japan. 

  Chonological Guide to Japanese History 英語で読む日本史 A "must" for students - and their parents who are trying to catch up ;-)