The Shortest History Of JapanA riveting history of Japan an island nation forged by isolation, shaped by influence and bound by tradition Zen, haiku, martial arts, sushi, anime, manga, video games and the Ikigai philosophy many aspects of Japanese society influenced cultures across the world. But where did it all begin? How did Japans unique traditions, philosophies, and aesthetics come to be? This book takes us on a sweeping journey through the island nations rich and

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