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Aimed for upper-intermediate to advanced-level Japanese speakers, this incredibly informative book, published by The Japan Times, is a perfect way to deepen your understanding of Japanese society and culture. There are fifteen units each on a different theme, progressing from everyday themes to more specialized ones, and the book presents topics such as travel, food, pop culture, technology, and the constitution. The first five units introduce basic knowledge about Japan, covering aspects such as food, travel, seasonal events, and what to do during an earthquake. The second five units deal with Japan’s rich history, traditions, and popular culture, from traditional Japanese music and poetry to J-pop and anime, with a unit that discusses sports through the ages. The last five units focus on more social-orientated themes, from advances in science and technology, climate change, the future of education, and Japan becoming more multicultural.rnrnEvery chapter follows the same format with an introduction that encourages conversation, a set of reading materials, and a series of model dialogues related to the topic. There are also tasks where readers are required to explore the topics further by gathering specific information, holding discussions in pairs or groups, and in some cases, developing presentations about the topics introduced. There are also lots of photographs and visual aids that help to make even sophisticated topics more accessible....