“These Strange Japanese” is a fascinating and informative work that opens up a unique world of Japanese culture, customs and mentality to the reader. The authors, Sahoko Kaji, Toriko Hama and Jonathan Rice, in this collection of articles and essays invite readers to immerse themselves in the diversity of Japanese life, exploring its strangeness and features that may seem exotic and surprising to foreigners. The book is not just a set of facts about Japan, but a real cultural odyssey, in which each text is a separate story full of vivid details and live observations. The authors share their impressions of trips around the country, talk about meetings with local residents and describe strange, at first glance, phenomena that become clearer with a deeper immersion in context. Readers will be able to learn about such aspects of Japanese life as unique traditions, unusual holidays, culinary delights and even everyday habits that can cause bewilderment among foreigners. This book will be of interest to a wide range of readers: from young people interested in travel and culture of other countries to a more mature audience seeking to understand the deep aspects of the Japanese mentality. If you like to learn new cultures, you are interested in exotic traditions and you want to know what is behind the usual things for the Japanese, "These strange Japanese" will be a real discovery for you. The topics raised in the book cover a wide range from the philosophy of life of the Japanese to their attitude to nature, from traditional arts to modern trends. The authors skillfully combine personal observations with cultural and historical references, which makes reading not only fascinating, but also educational. The reader will be able to see Japan through the eyes of its inhabitants, to understand why some things may seem strange, and others - completely natural. The style of the authors is easy and accessible, which allows even those who are not familiar with Japanese culture, easy to perceive information. Sahoko Kaji, Toriko Hama and Jonathan Rice use vivid images and metaphors, which makes the text lively and dynamic. Their observations are filled with humor and warmth, which creates a sense of intimacy and trust between authors and readers. If you like books like Kenzaburo Oe’s Japanese Garden, Richard Kim’s Culture of Japan, or Haruki Murakami’s Japanese Stories, These Weird Japanese will be a great addition to your library. This work will not only expand your horizons, but also give a lot of new ideas and inspiration for future travel. Do not miss the opportunity to learn more about Japan and its inhabitants through the prism of their strangeness and uniqueness. “These Weird Japanese” is a book that will make you smile, think and maybe even change your perception of life in another culture. Dive into its pages, you will discover something more than just a country - you will discover a whole world full of mysteries and amazing discoveries.