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Introducing Japan

by Donald Richie, Edwin O. Reischauer

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to Japan, exploring its history, geography, culture, and economy. It illustrates the country's striking contrasts between ancient traditions and modern innovations through factual text and photographs.

Accession 19110 ISBN 0870118331 Publisher Kodansha International
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