The Japan book. 

 - Tokyo :   Kodansha International,   c2002. 
 - 160 pages :   illustrations (chiefly col.) ;   21 cm 
<br/><br/>Geography and nature: Land -- Natural features of Japan -- History -- History of Japan -- Government and diplomacy: Constitution of Japan -- Emperor -- National flag -- National anthem -- Diet -- Political parties -- Elections -- Executive branch of the government -- Local government -- Judicial system -- International relations -- National security -- Economy: Contemporary economy -- Budget and taxes -- Fiscal structural reform -- Deregulation -- National income -- Balance of payments -- Foreign trade and investment -- Industrial structure -- Employment -- Energy sources -- Science and technology -- Society: Social security programs -- Aging population -- Life cycle -- Family -- Women in Japan -- Foreigners in Japan -- Environmental quality -- School system -- Transportation -- Mass Communications -- Information communications -- Culture and life: Religion -- Festivals and annual events -- Japanese language -- Japanese literature -- Japanese art -- Painting -- Ukiyo-e -- Buddhist sculpture -- Ceramics -- Gardens -- Flower arrangement -- Tea ceremony -- Japanese cooking -- Traditional architecture -- Modern architecture -- Traditional theater -- Modern theater -- Rakugo -- Traditional music -- Modern music -- Japanese film -- Japanese clothing -- Traditional sports and martial arts -- Modern sports 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>4-7700-2847-4 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Japan<br/>Japan -- Civilization<br/>Japan -- History<br/>Japan -- Description and travel
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>DC 915.2  / J27