Ten books to take with you on vacation

Updated: 2016-07-01 12:51

By Bi Nan(chinadaily.com.cn)

Ten books to take with you on vacation

Cherry blossom at Hirosaki castle in Japan [Photo/IC]; The book cover of The Chrysanthemum and the Sword [File photo]

4. Destination: Japan

Recommended book: The Chrysanthemum and the Sword, 1986, by Ruth Benedict

The chrysanthemum is in the heraldry of the Japanese imperial family, and the sword is a symbol of Japanese warrior culture. The book is regarded as an introduction to Japanology, and a must-read classic to get to know Japan, with its deep analysis of Japanese cultural tradition and national characteristics.

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