Everything Japanese is a rich illustrative compendium of all things japanese. And one complete volume, you will find the answers to virtually any question you might have about japan, the Japanese people and their culture and customs. Nearly a thousand subjects are covered in this easy to read a to z format from history politics and economics to Arts education business and social customs. Entries are shown with their Japanese equivalent and phonetic pronunciation in English and are provided with explanations that range from a few paragraphs to several pages. More than 200 photographs online drawings enrich the text hope I make Japan and its unique characteristics come to life.