{"product_id":"discovery-of-japan-michael-hardwick","title":"Discovery of Japan - Michael Hardwick","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"60\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"58\"\u003eDiscovery of Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"115\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"73\"\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMichael Hardwick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"166\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"131\"\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/strong\u003eHamlyn (All Colour Paperbacks)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"204\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"187\"\u003eEdition \u0026amp; Year: \u003c\/strong\u003e1970 Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"232\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"218\"\u003eBinding: \u003c\/strong\u003ePaperback\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"252\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"244\"\u003ePages: \u003c\/strong\u003e156\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"263\"\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e4.5 in × 7 in\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"959\"\u003eDiscovery of Japan\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMichael Hardwick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a concise yet richly informative exploration of one of the world’s most fascinating cultures. Published in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003e1970 by Hamlyn as part of its All Colour Paperbacks series\u003c\/strong\u003e, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003e156-page paperback (4.5 × 7 inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to provide both visual appeal and accessible knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003eThe book offers readers an introduction to the many facets of Japan, including its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003ehistory, cultural traditions, architecture, daily life, and natural landscapes\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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