Japan Through the Looking Glass

"'Intelligent and engaging... an excellent book for anyone with an interest in Japanese culture.' Sunday Telegraph 'An elegantly arranged narrative that takes in everything from the mythical roots of sumo to the ubiquity of Shinto shrines.' The Times 'An engaging and well-informed analysis of Japanese culture and society... Readers fresh to Japanese studies will find something fascinating on every page; those more familiar with writing on Japan will appreciate the smaller details, many born of Macfarlane's rich comparative insights.' Independent 'He triumphantly decodes this enigmatic country.' Japan Times"