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    《日本(英文版)/体验世界文化之旅阅读文库》作者保罗·诺伯里多年从事编辑和出版关于日本的书籍和杂志的工作，致力于促进世界各国人民对日本各个方面的了解。书中涵盖了日本的地理、历史、宗教和经济的方方面面，带领读者走进日本人的生活，了解大和民族的传统习俗和文化精髓。无论是去日本旅游观光，商务洽谈、娱乐购物，还是留学进修，此书在手定会为你的日本之旅助力，让你的日本之旅顺利充实。让我们一同走进这个充满活力和创造力的国度吧！

Japan
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND&PEOPLE
  Location
  The Land
  Climate and Seasons
  Earthquakes
  Rice and Fish
  "Connecting" Japan
  The Japanese People: A Brief History
  Chqpter 02 VALUES&ATTITUDES
  "I" and "We"
  The Work Ethic
  Face
  Honne and Tetemai
  Giri
  Haragei
  Subtlety, "Soft Talk," and "Space"
  "Inside" and "Outside"
  Giving Thanks
  Etiquette Rules
  Attitudes Toward Foreigners
Chapter 03 RELIGION, CUSTOMS, &TRADITION
  Shinto
  Buddhism
  New Religious Movements
  Religion and the Rites of Passage
  Aspects of Traditional Culture
Chapter 04 THE JAPANESE AT HOME
  Visiting a Japanese Home
  The Japanese Bath
  Decline of the Extended Family
  Children and Family Life
Chapter 05 TIME OUT
  The Pursuit of Leisure
  Social Life
  Geisha and the World of Entertainment
  Leisure and Work
  Cultural Life
  Sports
  Wining and Dining
  The Public Transportation System
  Visitors and the Police
Chapter 06 GIFT GIVING
  Before Departure
Chapter 07 FOOD&DRINK
  The Tea Ceremony
  "Beautiful" Food
  Fish Dishes
  Using Chopsticks
  Something About Sake
  The Japanese Cookery Basket
  Some Language Tips on Eating Out
Chapter 08 LIVING IN JAPAN
  "Where is the Wretched Place?"
  "In Japan, Nothing Changes"
  Entry Requirements
  Some "Housekeeping" Information
  Everyday Life
Chapter 09 BUSINESS BRIEFING
  The Japanese Economy
  Some Introductory "Essentials"
  Aspects of Communication
  Women in Business
  Understanding "No"
  Understanding "Yes"
  Consensus
Chapter 10 LANGUAGE&COMMUNICATION
  Structure of the Language
  Pronunciation
  Some "Imported" Words
  Conclusion
Appendices
  Places
  People
Exercises