Spotlight on Japan
Complete coverage of Japan's history and culture begins on page 506. The following features take a closer look at the most compelling aspects of Japanese culture.
Master of the "Floating World" (page 138): The life and times of Katsushika Hokusai, the iconic illustrator and manga originator
Samurai Spirits (page 166):Profiles of swordsmen superheroes from a bygone era
Meet the Mascots (page 228): "Kawaii!" A guide to the cute characters that represent Japan
Brew of the Gods (page 258): Sake, Japan's most delectable liquid asset, explained
Ghosts & Goblins (page 294): Get down and dirty with creepy-crawlies from centuries of folklore
Holy Houses (page 326): A primer to understanding the ins and outs of Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines
Down the Hatch (page 362): Drink, eat, and be merry in izakayasJapan's own gastropubs
A Home for All Seasons (page 426): Form marries function in traditional homes from the Edo Era
Fathers of the Modern Novel (page 530): A who's who of Japanese postwar literary masters
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