Japan: A Primary Source Cultural Guide
- ISBN-10
- 1404229124
- ISBN-13
- 9781404229129
- Series
- Japan
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 128
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004-12-15
- Publisher
- The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
- Author
- Meg Greene
Description
This book, with illustrations from primary source documents, is an overview of the history and culture of Japan and its people including Japan's geography, myths, arts, daily life, education, industry, and government.
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