Even Cats and Rice Ladles The Wise and Witty World of Japanese Sayings

Yoshie Omata

19 October 2023 | Hardcover

£12.99 | 9781837830671

112 Pages | 185 x 135 mm

Full-colour Illustrations

Discover 50 expressions you never knew you needed in your life in this charming, illustrated collection of Japanese sayings.

What do cats have to do with rice ladles? What do the moon and soft-shell turtles have in common? And why is your boss like a crane? You’ll find out the answers to these and so many more in this light-hearted look at Japan’s wisest and wittiest turns of phrase.

Perfect for language lovers and Japanese culture fans alike, Even Cats and Rice Ladles will make a unique addition to your bookshelf (even if the books are already packed like sushi...).

Explore the wonderful world of Japanese sayings in Even Cats and Rice Ladles.

Yoshie Omata was born and raised in Fuji-san, Japan, where she developed a love of languages and music. After studying in England for her Master’s Degree, she became a certified Japanese language tutor. She also speaks English and French.

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