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CULTURE / Books / ESSENTIAL READING FOR JAPANOPHILES
Oct 7, 2017

'Chronicles of My Life: An American in the Heart of Japan': Donald Keene's memoir is not to be missed

For insight into the heart of Japan, pick up Donald Keene's memoir, "Chronicles of My Life."
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ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 3, 2017

White House again rules out talks as North Korea threatens Japan with 'nuclear clouds'

The White House on Monday poured more cold water on potential talks with North Korea over its nuclear weapons program just days after U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Washington was in direct contact with leader Kim Jong Un's regime.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books / ESSENTIAL READING FOR JAPANOPHILES
Sep 30, 2017

'The Making of Urban Japan': The best introduction to Japanese urban planning in English

In "The Making of Urban Japan," professor Andre Sorensen explains the genesis of modern Japanese cities, from bustling stations to intimate alleyways. Published in 2002, while he was a lecturer at the University of Tokyo, it remains the best introduction to Japanese urban planning in English.

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