Japanese Language. Vocabulary, Traditions, Culture

A story about how a child’s love for «Sailor Moon» and «Pokémon» at the age of three turned into a life’s calling and led to six years in the Land of the Rising Sun. Daria Sukhareva, a teacher and specialist in the study of the East, offers an unusual format: you memorize the most commonly used words and expressions by coloring more than 100 detailed illustrations on various topics—from travel to Japanese customs. Simple, engaging, and with cultural context: Japanese becomes a pleasant hobby, not «something you have to do».

Daria Sukhareva is a linguist, cultural scholar, specialist in the study of the East, and a Japanese language teacher. She runs a Telegram channel about Japan—its language, culture, and traditions—with an audience of more than 2,000 subscribers. She says her interest in Japanese began in childhood: at three years old she was already «writing» kanji and singing along to the heroes of popular anime «Sailor Moon» and «Pokémon». For more than six years she lived in Japan: she deepened her knowledge of the language, visited the country’s most beautiful and little-known places, and got to know local customs and traditions.

• A simple and quick way to learn the most frequent Japanese words and phrases
• Helps you better understand the culture and traditions of the Land of the Rising Sun
• Words and expressions are grouped by topics: from greetings and travel to traditions and Japanese cuisine

The book includes additional material—a PDF file. You can download it on the audiobook page on the website after purchase.