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Entries include:
acupuncture; aerospace industry; cherry blossoms; commuting; department stores; economic recovery; employment; environment and anti-pollution; exporting Japanese culture; feminism; information society; Japanese management systems; karaoke; literacy; new religions; noodles; poetry; silk; Tokyo Olympics; yen.

About the Author

Sandra Buckley

Reviews

'This is not only an indispensable reference tool for students of Japanese and Asian Studies, but is also good for general readers who are interested in Japanese Culture.' – International House of Japan Bulletin'A most welcome contribution... [It] is eminently readable for undergraduate and public library readers, and is an ideal reference tool... One of the year's best reference works and should be widely purchased and enjoyed.' – American Reference Books Annual'A delight to browse...A solid choice for academic libraries supporting Asian studies...' – Library Journal