Descubriendo Japón (Be More Japan)

Un viaje a través de la cultura japonesa

Author DK Travel
Hardcover
$25.00 US
| $34.00 CAN
On sale Jul 09, 2024 | 224 Pages | 9780593850114
Explora la tierra de sol naciente y descubre por qué la cultura japonesa es única

Déjate seducir por la belleza efímera de los cerezos en flor, acude a un animado festival veraniego, saboreala meticulosidad de la ceremonia del té, canta tu canción favorita a pleno pulmón en un karaoke o disfruta de una terma natural con espectaculares vistas al monte Fuji.

Tanto si buscas planificar tu primer viaje al país nipón como si simplemente deseas aprender más sobre Japón y su cultura, esta completa guía de viaje tiene todo lo necesario para descubrir este fascinante país del este asiático:

-Información sobre la geografía, la historia, la religión y el legado cultural de Japón en el mundo.
-Asombrosas fotografías y descripciones de las atracciones más interesantes del país, desde templos,  castillos y festivales hasta vibrantes núcleos urbanos y paisajes rurales y naturales únicos.
-Un recorrido culinario por los sabores y platos de la gastronomía japonesa. 
-Datos y curiosidades sobre el arte, la moda, la música, el bienestar y el desarrollo tecnológico e innovación del país.
-Interesantes secciones sobre los valores de la sociedad japonesa, sus rituales y protocolos, los mitos y leyendas de su cultura, sus ritos y tradiciones ancestrales, así como costumbres habituales en la vida diaria.

Descubre los encantos y rincones mágicos de Japón en cada página, viaja desde tu sofá y sorpréndete con un país de contrastes donde la tradición y modernidad conviven en perfecta armonía.   
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Be More Japan is a celebration of all things Japanese. You can take a look through popular sights and pick and choose what interests you to plan your perfect trip. Or take a trip through everything to get the full experience of Japan.

Whether you use Be more Japan as a travel guide or to help you learn more about the Japanese culture. Be More Japan helps you understand and experience the best of Japan, both at home and abroad.  

For those who can’t make the trip to Japan, or who want to carry on the experience when they return, this book also has useful  tips and suggestions for how to bring Japanese culture to you, and places where you can see its influence around the world.

With this book you can: 

-Learn about the traditional skills of the tea ceremony and calligraphy
-Dive into the captivating culture of Japan, with topics such as art, music, food, wellness and innovation
-Find details on topics such as transport, karaoke, ikigai, shopping and hot springs to help you make the most of your trip to Japan

Revised and updated, and with each page alive with facts, history, and inspiration, Be More Japan unlocks the secrets behind modern Japanese living - whether you're eating sushi in London or enjoying the cherry blossoms in San Francisco. And if you're dreaming of a future trip to Japan, this book will get you closer to your destination before you've even departed.
DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.

DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.

Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. 

DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books.

DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series.

dk.com/travel View titles by DK Travel
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Explora la tierra de sol naciente y descubre por qué la cultura japonesa es única

Déjate seducir por la belleza efímera de los cerezos en flor, acude a un animado festival veraniego, saboreala meticulosidad de la ceremonia del té, canta tu canción favorita a pleno pulmón en un karaoke o disfruta de una terma natural con espectaculares vistas al monte Fuji.

Tanto si buscas planificar tu primer viaje al país nipón como si simplemente deseas aprender más sobre Japón y su cultura, esta completa guía de viaje tiene todo lo necesario para descubrir este fascinante país del este asiático:

-Información sobre la geografía, la historia, la religión y el legado cultural de Japón en el mundo.
-Asombrosas fotografías y descripciones de las atracciones más interesantes del país, desde templos,  castillos y festivales hasta vibrantes núcleos urbanos y paisajes rurales y naturales únicos.
-Un recorrido culinario por los sabores y platos de la gastronomía japonesa. 
-Datos y curiosidades sobre el arte, la moda, la música, el bienestar y el desarrollo tecnológico e innovación del país.
-Interesantes secciones sobre los valores de la sociedad japonesa, sus rituales y protocolos, los mitos y leyendas de su cultura, sus ritos y tradiciones ancestrales, así como costumbres habituales en la vida diaria.

Descubre los encantos y rincones mágicos de Japón en cada página, viaja desde tu sofá y sorpréndete con un país de contrastes donde la tradición y modernidad conviven en perfecta armonía.   
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Be More Japan is a celebration of all things Japanese. You can take a look through popular sights and pick and choose what interests you to plan your perfect trip. Or take a trip through everything to get the full experience of Japan.

Whether you use Be more Japan as a travel guide or to help you learn more about the Japanese culture. Be More Japan helps you understand and experience the best of Japan, both at home and abroad.  

For those who can’t make the trip to Japan, or who want to carry on the experience when they return, this book also has useful  tips and suggestions for how to bring Japanese culture to you, and places where you can see its influence around the world.

With this book you can: 

-Learn about the traditional skills of the tea ceremony and calligraphy
-Dive into the captivating culture of Japan, with topics such as art, music, food, wellness and innovation
-Find details on topics such as transport, karaoke, ikigai, shopping and hot springs to help you make the most of your trip to Japan

Revised and updated, and with each page alive with facts, history, and inspiration, Be More Japan unlocks the secrets behind modern Japanese living - whether you're eating sushi in London or enjoying the cherry blossoms in San Francisco. And if you're dreaming of a future trip to Japan, this book will get you closer to your destination before you've even departed.

Author

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.

DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.

Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. 

DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books.

DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series.

dk.com/travel View titles by DK Travel

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