Japanese Culture - 4th Edition by Paul Varley (Paperback)

This comprehensive guide to Japanese culture is a must-read for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of this fascinating country's history, values, and traditions.

Thoroughly updated with expanded sections on topics such as samurai values, Zen Buddhism, the tea ceremony, Confucianism in the Tokugawa period, and mass culture and comics in contemporary times, this book provides a masterful overview of Japan's rich cultural heritage.

With superb writing and a focus on the most important aspects of Japanese culture, "Japanese Culture" is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of this fascinating nation.