Japan

Japan, anchored by its traditions, transformed by American post-war Occupation, and globally recognised for its technological innovations, manufacturing prowess and pop culture, faces powerful challenges from within and without.

How Japan chooses to handle these problems and opportunities will determine its future for decades to come.

In this compact and lively book, Jeff Kingston - one of the most lucid analysts of Japan today - takes readers on a fascinating journey through this country's contemporary history, exploring the key developments and forces, both at home and abroad, that are shaping Japan in the twenty-first century.