TitleAuthorPublisherDescription
A Half Step Behind
(Japanese Women Today)
Jane CondonCharles E.TuttleHistory of women in Japan and interviews with Japanese women.
America and Japan
The Twain Meet
Jack SewardYohan Publications,Inc.Another foreigner's view of Japan.
Cultural Tradition in Japan Today 1,2Nippon SteelMaruzenTypical introduction of Japan to foreigners.
Japan Hand Book
JETRO's Desktop Economic Encyclopedia
JETROJETROOverview of current Japan. Figures are little bit outdated now.
Marriage in Changing JapanJoy HendryTuttle BookLittle outdated book on Japanese marriage.
The Anatomy of DependenceTakeo DoiKodanshaSocial psychological view of relationship between Japanese.
The Anatomy of SelfTakeo DoiKodanshaSocial psychological view of how a Japanese think.
The Chrysanthemum and the SwordRuth BenedictTuttle BookClassical book on Japan.
The Japanese Heart,the Japanese HouseShumon Miura
Ayako Sono
Yomiuri ShimbunA simple view of Japanese society by a Japanese.
The Japanese MindRobert C. ChristopherTuttle BookA little outdated book on how Japanese think.
The Japan TodayEdwin O. ReischauerTuttle BookLittle outdated book but good for study of post Japan history.
The Modern Madame ButterflyKaren MaTuttle BookCurrent study of Japanese female.
The Ugly JapaneseFriedemann BartuTuttle BookAnother one-sided book by a foreigner who does not speak nor read any Japanese.