Japan: A Global Studies Handbook

Global Studies Asia is a new series of reference books designed as a resource for students as well as people travelling to or conducting business in Asia. They are, or will be, available in both print and online as e‐books. In addition to Japan and The Koreas, both published, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, and Nepal and Bangladesh are forthcoming titles.

The book is divided in two parts: a narrative section and a part titled Reference Materials. The 210‐page narrative section is a basic text describing Japan. A chapter on geography and history is followed by a second...