Japan History Culture

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    • Brief Histories
    • By: Jonathan Clements
    • Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
    • Length: 12 hrs and 1 min
    • Release date: 07-02-14
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 396 ratings
    • From a leading expert in Japanese history, this is one of the first full histories of the art and culture of the Samurai warrior....

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    • Understanding Contemporary Japanese Culture
    • By: Roger J. Davies, Osamu Ikeno
    • Narrated by: Eric Jason Martin
    • Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins
    • Release date: 24-09-19
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 10 ratings
    • Listeners of this book will gain a clear understanding of what makes the Japanese, and their society, tick....

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    • Mysterious Creatures of Japanese Folklore
    • By: Michael Dylan Foster
    • Narrated by: Tim Campbell
    • Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins
    • Release date: 25-12-18
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 70 ratings
    • Drawing on years of research in Japan, Michael Dylan Foster unpacks the history and cultural context of yokai, tracing their roots, interpreting their meanings, and introducing people who have hunted them through the ages....

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    • A Journey Through the Bitter History and Current Conflicts of China, Korea, and Japan
    • By: Michael Booth
    • Narrated by: Julian Elfer
    • Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins
    • Release date: 14-04-20
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 94 ratings
    • There is an ancient Chinese proverb that states, "Two tigers cannot share the same mountain." However, in East Asia, there are three tigers on that mountain: China, Japan, and Korea, and they have a long history of turmoil and tension with each other....

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    • Patterns of Japanese Culture
    • By: Ruth Benedict
    • Narrated by: Cindy Kay
    • Length: 10 hrs
    • Release date: 08-02-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 3 ratings
    • Essential for anyone interested in Japanese culture, this unsurpassed masterwork opens an intriguing window on Japan. The World War II-era study by the cultural anthropologist Ruth Benedict paints an illuminating contrast between the people of Japan and those of the United States....

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    • Explore the Magnificent History, Culture, Mythology, Folklore, Wars, Legends, Great Achievements & More of Japan
    • By: History Brought Alive
    • Narrated by: R. E. Harter
    • Length: 2 hrs and 37 mins
    • Release date: 27-04-22
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 9 ratings
    • Japan has seen the rise and fall of emperors, samurai warriors, isolation, expansion, defeat, rebirth, and much more. In this book we explore the magnificent history of Japan from its early origins to its rise as a modern superpower....

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    • From Mythical Origins to Pop Culture Powerhouse: The Global Drama of an Ancient Island Nation
    • By: Lesley Downer
    • Narrated by: Lucy Rayner
    • Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins
    • Release date: 30-07-24
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 1 rating
    • Zen, haiku, martial arts, sushi, anime, manga, film, video games . . . Japanese culture has long enriched our Western way of life. Yet from a Western perspective, Japan remains a remote island country that has long had a complicated relationship with the outside world.

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    • The History of Nuclear Power in Japan and the Disaster at Fukushima Daiichi
    • By: Andrew Leatherbarrow
    • Narrated by: Nick Gallagher
    • Length: 16 hrs and 3 mins
    • Release date: 14-02-22
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 5 ratings
    • Almost 24 hours to the minute since the tsunami hit Fukushima Daiichi, Unit 1 exploded. The building wrenched apart, sending shards of irradiated concrete and metal knifing through the air in all directions....

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    • How Japan's Pop Culture Conquered the World
    • By: Matt Alt
    • Narrated by: Matt Alt
    • Length: 11 hrs and 49 mins
    • Release date: 23-06-20
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 41 ratings
    • Today we take it for granted that Japan is a forge of the world's fantasies: the birthplace of Transformers and Pokémon, of food trends like ramen and artisanal whisky and cutting-edge manga and anime....

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    • A Captivating Guide to the Ancient History of Japan, Their Ancient Civilization, and Japanese Culture, Including Stories of the Samurai, Shoguns, and Zen Masters
    • By: Captivating History
    • Narrated by: Richard L. Walton
    • Length: 3 hrs and 44 mins
    • Release date: 18-04-19
    • Language: English
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    • If you want to discover the captivating history of ancient Japan, then pay attention.... All in all, Japan seems to be a country of paradoxes and oppositions, of yin and yang....

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    • Explore the Magnificent Histories, Culture, Mythology, Folklore, Wars, Legends, Stories, Achievements & More of China, Japan & India: 3 Books in 1
    • By: History Brought Alive
    • Narrated by: Rodney Harter
    • Length: 8 hrs and 1 min
    • Release date: 16-08-22
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 8 ratings
    • Join us on a discovery from the ancient origins to the present days of the most fascinating civilizations in Asia. Included in this amazing three-book collection are The History of China, History of India, and Japanese History....

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    • A Comprehensive Guide to Japanese Mythology Including Myths, Art, Religion, and Culture
    • By: Historical Publishing
    • Narrated by: Creative Studios
    • Length: 2 hrs and 36 mins
    • Release date: 30-03-22
    • Language: English
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    • In Jараnеѕе mythology, before thе fоrmаtiоn оf thе world, thеrе wаѕ a jelly-like and fоrmlеѕѕ mаѕѕ аnd at thаt time the vеrу first gеnеrаtiоn of the dеitiеѕ саmе intо bеing аt thе high plain of heaven, nаmеd Tаkаmаgаhаrа....

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    • The Bushido Horror of World War II
    • By: Paulina Hernandez, Julie Porter, Christopher Sayas
    • Narrated by: Eric Boozer
    • Length: 1 hr and 15 mins
    • Release date: 17-07-18
    • Language: English
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    • The Second World War is regarded as one of the most brutal conflicts of the modern era. This book investigates what war can do to one's identity, character, and culture....

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    • A Concise History
    • By: Michael Wert
    • Narrated by: P.J. Ochlan
    • Length: 3 hrs and 58 mins
    • Release date: 15-10-19
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 2 ratings
    • The idea of the sword-wielding samurai, beholden to a strict ethical code and trained in deadly martial arts, dominates popular conceptions of the samurai. As early as the late 17th century, they were heavily featured in literature, art, theater, and even comedy....

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    • By: Matt Alt
    • Narrated by: Carlos Garza
    • Length: 13 hrs and 13 mins
    • Release date: 02-07-21
    • Language: Spanish
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    • ¿Qué habría sido de nuestra juventud sin el Walkman, Pokémon, Pac-Man, y el anime? ¿Qué sería de nuestros mensajes de texto sin emojis?...

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    • Challenge Your Knowledge About Japan and Learn Japanese Culture More with Interesting Questions and Answers!
    • By: Yumi Nishino
    • Narrated by: Brett Rockwood
    • Length: 1 hr and 38 mins
    • Release date: 21-10-21
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 1 rating
    • This is your moment to shine. Bring out the scorecards, unlock your brains, and get ready to bring a new life to Japanese trivia. Here you can learn about Japan, spend your time laughing with joy, and keep your mind engaged while feeding your brain with new, fascinating facts....

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    • Bumba Books ™ - Let's Explore Countries
    • By: Walt K. Moon
    • Narrated by: Intuitive
    • Series: Let's Explore Countries
    • Length: 1 min
    • Release date: 28-01-19
    • Language: English
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    • Konnichi wa! Have you ever been to Japan? Learn about Japanese animals, foods, culture, and more to see what makes this Asian country unique....

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