The words make the content come alive in a way that transports the reader into the story. The language used is descriptive and vivid and describes the atmosphere, people, places, things, and even smells. The characters are described in vivid terms, especially the main characters. The different cultures are contrasted throughout the work. The contrast between the cultures is highlighted through the book. The people of England and the Western culture as a whole are characterized as modern and wiling to embrace change, while those of Japan are characterized as traditional and weary to accept change.