# The Shortest History of Japan

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- Authors: [Lesley Downer](https://www.bookquiver.com/lesley-downer)
- Publisher: Old Street Publishing
- ISBN: 978-19-1308-392-2
- Pages: 276
- Published: 2025-06-03
- Language: en_US
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

A riveting history of Japan- an island nation forged by isolation, shaped by influence and bound by tradition. Zen, haiku, martial arts, sushi, anime, manga, video games and the Ikigai philosophy-Japan has influenced cultures across the world. But where did it all begin? How did Japan's unique traditions, philosophies and aesthetics come to be?