{"product_id":"japanese-proverbs-9781462910205","title":"Japanese Proverbs","description":"\"Destroy a nation, but its mountains and rivers remain.\"—\u003ci\u003eJapanese proverb\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is a collection of 200 Japanese proverbs with illustrations and explanations for each saying.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJapanese Proverbs: Wit and Wisdom\u003c\/i\u003e is a delightfully illustrated compilation of traditional Japanese sayings and maxims. Some of the classic Japanese quotes and quotations, like \"Fall down seven times, get up eight,\" capture the dogged perseverance of the Japanese heart. Others, such as \"A red lacquer dish needs no decoration\" illuminate both a universal truth and Japan's unique, aesthetic traditions. \u003ci\u003eJapanese Proverbs: Wit and Wisdom\u003c\/i\u003e has proverbs of great cultural significance as well as proverbs on matters of daily life and customs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePleasing to expert and new-comer alike, the 200 traditional proverbs in this unique collection are presented in Japanese calligraphy form, along with direct English translations. Similar proverbs are given from English, and the \u003ci\u003esumi-e\u003c\/i\u003e style ink drawings are a delight in their own right. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Amateurs and Japanese language enthusiasts alike will speak Japanese with the verve and nuance of a native when they use these apt and witty expressions.","brand":"David Galef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48291847995643,"sku":"9781462910205","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_f23f2292-3b52-4a05-918e-038663926854.jpg?v=1779190984","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/japanese-proverbs-9781462910205","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}