An Illustrated Guide to Japanese Traditional Architecture and Everyday Things

This book is a collection of Japanese Traditional Architecture and Everyday Things. For each entry, we have written the Japanese pronunciation, English translation and word origin. Recently, Japanese culture is attracting worldwide attention. What is that small entrance to a tea room called? What exactly is a tuzura? And how can I explain tokonoma in English? You will find plentiful of information that will make you feel proud. For those of you who are interested in Japanese culture or hav...