Be More Japan: The Art of Japanese Living

Not an overload of information, but all the information provided is quality.

Having lived in Japan as a child, (father was stationed there) for three years, this brought back memories I thought I had firgottte.

very well made book...this is more suited for those ppl who need an introductory reference guide to Japan, rather than a veteran

I adore DK books - they always include tremendous visuals and interesting topics perfect for young and old alike. This one is no exception yet not quite up to the standards I've come to expect. Yes, it is hardcover and well made but it's smaller in size which makes it less comfortable to read - especially for older eyes like my own. Next, the content covers a wide swarth of topics related to Japan yet somehow seems to miss the mark...the focus seemed more like a travel or vacation guide vs historical and other context. Not that it didn't have any...it did...but the focus was slanted toward travel. Overall still quite good but not quite up to par

My 99 yo mother loves it. Great pictures!

Wonderful information.

Be More Japan: The Art of Japanese Living arrived and I immediately opened it and took a quick look at what is inside this colorful book. Later that evening I settled back in my recliner and took a couple of hours to explore this beautiful book. I was delighted with what I found. I have the book here on my desk and will mention a few things that might interest prospective buyers of this book.First, this is a DK Eyewitness book. I have many DK books and this one is similar in that it is filled from beginning to end with colorful pictures, most of which have accompanying text that explains what we see on the page. This is a show and tell book with a good balance between text and pictures. The DK editors have as their purpose to show us Japan at its best and encourage us to take a trip to this great and unusual country. I say unusual because the Japanese culture is unlike our own American culture. For me, that made reading the text and looking at the pictures genuinely interesting and entertaining.Be More Japan has 224 pages packed with information from the early history of the country to pop culture today. Additionally, the geography of the country is fully explored and is important in understanding the Japanese people, an island nation content to go its own way until 1853 when our own Commodore Matthew Perry anchored his ship in Japanese waters and reintroduced Japan to Western society.Perhaps some readers are familiar with the fact that the Japanese people are among the healthiest in the world. I had read about the remarkable lifespan of the Japanese people living on Okinawa, the island farthest south in Japan. Diet is one of the reasons for the good health of the people living on Okinawa and this DK book gives us some information on favorite Japanese foods and beverages. I drink Japanese Sencha tea every day and learned about all the other teas that are favorites with the Japanese people. I encourage readers to give Japanese green tea a try; it tastes great and is a genuinely healthy beverage.Of course, I am just scratching the surface with this review. I was familiar with Japanese Zen Buddhist practice, but learned about other important Japanese religious beliefs. Additionally, my last two cars have been made by Toyota; I am impressed with the quality and workmanship of Japanese products. In fact, after reading this fine DK book, I have a new respect for this important country. Japan may be small in size, but reading Be More Japan shows us why Japan is a major influence in the world today. Recommended without reservation.

The book looks used as if we got it in a used book shop. There’s black ink marks all over the front that don’t come off, and the entire back has black transfer marks. Otherwise it looks to be a nice book.

Muy interesante

The Kindle format seems to be like a pdf but it cannot be enlarged and therefore is unreadable. I have submitted feedback to Customer Service but so far no response. Waste of money.