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- Ikigai: The Japanese Life Philosophy to Finding Happiness and Peacefulness. Authored by Sosuke Takahashi. First published in 2020. 151 pages — 3.03 on Goodreads.
- The Bells of Old Tokyo: Meditations on Time and a City. Authored by Anna Sherman. First published in 2019. 352 pages — 3.64 on Goodreads. Japan existed in self-imposed isolation for centuries.
- Zen and Japanese Culture. Authored by Daisetz T. Suzuki. First published in 1938. 502 pages — 4.08 on Goodreads. The concept of zen entered Western consciousness many years ago, so much so that it's part of contemporary vernacular.
- Bushido: The Soul of Japan. Authored by Inazō Nitobe. First published in 1899. 160 pages — 3.88 on Goodreads. The Japanese term bushido describes a code of honor shared between samurai, one that governed their behaviors, attitudes, lifestyles, and interactions (both with each other and with non-samurai).
- Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata. The book is about Keiko Furukura, a woman who has always marched to the beat of her own drum. She never quite fit in with society’s norms until she becomes a convenience store worker.
- Lost Japan by Alex Kerr. Alex Kerr is the writer of this book and is also a man who is obsessed with Japanese culture. Via his book, Alex takes us through the Land of the Rising Sun.
- Hitching Rides with Buddha: A Journey Across Japan by Will Ferguson. Will Ferguson, a spirited Canadian writer, one day decides to hitchhike across Japan so he can chase the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms from south to north.
- The Bells of Old Tokyo by Anna Sherman. In The Bells of Old Tokyo, American writer Anna Sherman goes on an unforgettable journey to unearth the ancient bells of Edo, which, if you don’t know, is also the former name of Tokyo.
- Pure Invention by Matt Alt. Pure Invention has the power to be one of the most inspiring and exciting nonfiction books about Japan you’ll ever read. The author, Matt Alt, is a talented translator and a dedicated researcher of Japanese culture.
- Bending Adversity by David Pilling. David Pilling’s Bending Adversity is an ambitious book that proves far easier to read than it might first appear. Exploring the economic and political journeys of modern Japan, this book takes a close look at the post-war bubble and what happened when it burst at the end of the 1980s.
- Lost Japan by Alex Kerr. For a long time, Lost Japan was the definitive examination of Japanese culture by a Western writer. Part biography, part anthropological exploration, Lost Japan paints a vivid picture of the traditional arts of Japan.
- The Bells of Old Tokyo by Anna Sherman. The Bells of Old Tokyo is a book like no other; a geographical exploration of Tokyo that shifts back and forward through time.
Mahamadou Susoho Sissoho (born 20 January 2005) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for EFL League One side Peterborough United on loan from Premier League club Manchester City. He has represented Spain and England at youth level.
Jan 15, 2024 · For readers with a passion for Japanese history, culture, and philosophy, from samurai and emperors to anime and kawaii, these are the best books on Japan.
Nov 30, 2023 · Midfielder Mahamadou Susoho is an example of that, and was the star of the show in City’s Uefa Youth League win over RB Leipzig on Tuesday, as the Blues secured top spot in the group and an automatic spot in the last-16.
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The 20 best japan history books recommended by ICv2, Kotaku, Forbes, NPR.org, Ron Reed, Booklist, Tom Holland and Pop Matters.
