How did ordinary people experience Japan's modern transformation? What role did people in local areas play in the making of modern Japan? How do studies of loca

How did ordinary people experience Japan's modern transformation? What role did people in local areas play in the making of modern Japan? How do studies of loca

A collection of 46 essays that trace the course of democracy in Japan from 1868 to 1952.

Magisterial in vision, sweeping in scope, this monumental work presents a seamless account of Japanese society during the modern era, from 1600 to the present.

A Companion to Japanese History provides an authoritative overview of current debates and approaches within the study of Japan’s history. Composed of 30 chapt