The Shortest History of Japan: From Mythical Origins to Pop Culture Powerhouse - The Global Drama of an Ancient Island Nation

By: Downer, Lesley

Zen, haiku, martial arts, sushi, anime, manga, film, video games . . . Japanese culture has long enriched our Western way of life. Yet from a Western perspective, Japan remains a remote island country that has long had a complicated relationship with the outside world.

Japan--an archipelago strung like a necklace around the Asian mainland--is considerably farther from Asia than Britain is from Europe. The sea has provided an effective barrier...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1891011669
• ISBN13: 9781891011665
• Release Date: July 2024
• Publisher: Experiment
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.2" x 7.8"