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. Even at the nearest point, Japan--an archipelago strung like a necklace around the Asian mainland--is considerably farther from Asia than Britain is from Europe. The sea provides an...

• Format: Audio CD
• Language: English
• ISBN13: 9798874849771
• Release Date: July 2024
• Publisher: Tantor Audio
• Length: 1 Pages