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Japan Through the Looking Glass by Alan Macfarlane is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Japan Through the Looking Glass about?

This entertaining and endlessly surprising book takes us on an exploration into every aspect of Japanese society from the most public to the most intimate. A series of meticulous investigations gradually uncovers the multi-faceted nature of a country and people who are even more extraordinary than they seem. Our journey encompasses religion, ritual, martial arts, manners, eating, drinking, hot baths, geishas, family, home, singing, wrestling, dancing, performing, clans, education, aspiration, sexes, generations, race, crime, gangs, terror, war, kindness, cruelty, money, art, imperialism, emperor, countryside, city, politics, government, law and a language that varies according to whom you are speaking. Clear-sighted, persistent, affectionate, unsentimental and honest - Alan Macfarlane shows us Japan as it has never been seen before.

Who reads Japan Through the Looking Glass?

Author

Alan Macfarlane

Publisher

Profile Books Limited Consortium Book Sales & Distribution [distributor

Published

2009

Language

EN

ISBN

9781847650580

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Travel, History, Social Science

Rating

3.41 / 5 (36 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14