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A Beginner's Guide to Japan
Observations and Provocations
Book • 2020
In 'A Beginner's Guide to Japan', Pico Iyer draws on his years of experience living in Japan to craft a book that provides insightful and provocative observations about Japanese culture.
Iyer recounts his adventures and observations as he travels from various locations, including a meditation hall, a love hotel, West Point, Kyoto Station, and even a dinner with Meryl Streep.
The book is designed to pique the interest and curiosity of those who don’t know Japan and to remind those who do of its myriad fascinations.
Iyer recounts his adventures and observations as he travels from various locations, including a meditation hall, a love hotel, West Point, Kyoto Station, and even a dinner with Meryl Streep.
The book is designed to pique the interest and curiosity of those who don’t know Japan and to remind those who do of its myriad fascinations.
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