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Åsa Ekström: 北欧女子オーサ日本を学ぶ (GraphicNovel, Japanese language, Kadokawa) 5 stars

2年ぶり新刊!累計22万部作家北欧女子オーサと日本の習慣を学びましょう

日本のアニメと漫画に感動し、北欧スウェーデンからやってきたスウェーデン人漫画家オーサ。日本に来て9年目だけど、不思議に思う習慣はまだまだたくさん。 本書では日本での食事、日本語、おつきあい、お金の使い方について、各専門の先生に作法や成り立ちを学びます。

日本でキャラ弁はどうして生まれたの?「ちゃん」「くん」「さん」「さま」の由来は?建前と本音の見分け方は?なぜ日本人は現金をそんなに大切に扱うの? などなど、私たち日本人も知らなかった日本独自の文化についてどんどん掘り下げていきます。

ちょっとオタクなスウェーデン人漫画家が描く、日本への愛にあふれた驚き&なるほどコミックエッセイ!

A good book for learning Japanese manners

5 stars

In her book, Åsa Ekström, a Swedish Mangaka who relocated to Japan, shares her experiences learning about Japanese customs and etiquette from different teachers. Covering a range of topics, from chopstick etiquette to monetary gifting, this manga is an enjoyable and accessible read for learners of Japanese, thanks to the inclusion of Furigana throughout the panels. The author's own humorous anecdotes and revelations about certain lesser-known aspects of Japanese culture make for a lighthearted yet insightful read for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of proper behavior in Japan.

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Full review:

In her book, Åsa Ekström, a Swedish Mangaka who relocated to Japan, shares her experiences learning about Japanese customs and etiquette from different teachers. Covering a range of topics, from chopstick etiquette to monetary gifting, this manga is an enjoyable and accessible read for learners of Japanese, thanks to the inclusion of Furigana throughout the panels. The author's own humorous anecdotes and revelations about certain lesser-known aspects of Japanese culture make for a lighthearted yet insightful read for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of proper behavior in Japan.