Non-Fiction

An . . . introduction to the . . . language and culture of Japan. Pairing words and characters with . . . illustrations, each section features examples of word pronunciation, the three main Japanese writing systems (kanji, hiragana, and katakana), and common Japanese elements . . .

Contains descriptions and color illustrations of thirteen giant spiders and insects, including the harlequin beetle, huntsman spider, praying mantis, giant centipede, and others, and includes range maps.