Tag: Japan
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Dream Super-Express: In Conversation with Jessamyn Abel
One of the most iconic cultural symbols of Japan – one that also underlines its prowess with advanced technologies and engineering expertise – is the Bullet Train, which has been ferrying people across Japan since the 1960s. In her book Dream Super-Express: A Cultural History of the World’s First Bullet Train, Professor Jessamyn Abel takes…
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Great Japanese Short Stories: An Excerpt
We have a bit of an obsession with all things Japanese, here at BooksFirst. And that includes works of fiction as well as non-fiction from Japanese authors, translated into English of course since we can’t, unfortunately, read Japanese. Which brings us to this new book, Great Japanese Short Stories, published recently by Rupa Publications. Compiled…
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Book Review: Rental Person Who Does Nothing – A Memoir
Human society places a premium upon accomplishment. So much of our identity is tied to our work, what we do to earn a living. ‘Work hard, be committed, do as much as you can, climb the corporate ladder, get to the top,’ we’re frequently told. And if we can’t do all of that? Well, then…
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My Life With Books: Arunima Mazumdar
Delhi-based Arunima is a marketing and communications specialist with over 15 years of experience across journalism, publishing and digital advertising. Currently a senior account director with Moe’s Art, she has earlier worked with Doordarshan News and the Times Group, and managed PR and communications for Amazon. An excellent writer (see here), she’s written for Hindustan…
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The 9 Best Books for Japanophiles
Japan is one of the most fascinating countries on the planet. There is an otherworldliness about it that’s strangely intriguing. The culture, the customs, the traditions, the people – in addition to the country’s food, art, theatre and cinema – everything about Japan is an enigma, at least to most outsiders. Whether you’ve already visited…