Yamato-Kotoba: The Heart and Soul of Japan in Everyday Life

Yamato-kotoba refers to the indigenous words of the Japanese language used before the introduction of Chinese characters. This book introduces sixteen yamato-kotoba phrases rooted in Japanese everyday life, both past and present, in chronological order from morning to night, along with explanations of their meanings and illustrations inspired by them.

[Book Information]
Yamato-Kotoba: The Heart and Soul of Japan in Everyday Life
Date of Publication: January 1, 2021
Editing/Text: Idea Institute Picture Book Committee
Illustrations: Tani Arata
Design/DTP: Maeda Shigeki
Editor: Fukuzawa Momoko
Languages: Japanese, English, French, and Simplified Chinese
Published by: Idea Institute Inc.

[Product Specifications]
Size: 278 by 220 mm
Pages: 42 (main text)