Britain and Japan have much in common. This book explores both the parallels and the differences then goes on to outline some of the reasons that lie behind them. It also highlights many myths and stereotypes that surround both countries. Many aspects of Japanese and British history are similar. This is especially true in the manner that both absorbed successive waves of ideas and influences from the mainland. They then adapted these to suit their respective cultures. This is erroneously regarded by some as being unique to Japan. Other writers before me have compared the UK and Japan but this...
Britain and Japan have much in common. This book explores both the parallels and the differences then goes on to outline some of the reasons that lie ...
The world is absurd and we are as absurd as the world. At least in our own minds we are the perfect masters of all we perceive but only until we step outside and once again, it hits the fan This collection was composed over a dozen or so year period while living and working in both Japan and the UK. The tone of the comments and observations ranges from scathing and sarcastic to wry humour and even a little wistful here and there. It tries to make a point without taking itself too seriously
The world is absurd and we are as absurd as the world. At least in our own minds we are the perfect masters of all we perceive but only until we step ...
This book introduces a number of Japanese individuals who successfully initiated some "meeting of the twain." There were two conditions for inclusion. Either those who introduced an original concept or accomplishment to Japan from overseas or else achieved success as ambassadors for their country while in foreign lands. It unveils the history of Japan from the Medieval period to the twenty first century through an approximately chronological list of people. Additional notes including both historical and biographical background information are included. This is the second edition.
This book introduces a number of Japanese individuals who successfully initiated some "meeting of the twain." There were two conditions for inclusion....
It all began one evening while Tomas de Burca and Russell Watson, the eventual author of -Utterly Bastard- were happily downing beer after beer. There was nothing so remarkable about that. After all they were in their regular watering hole in Tokyo. Out of the blue, both engaged in a rambling, alcohol-inspired debate about whether evil really existed. Was the Devil evil? Rather, was he perhaps just another guy doing his job with about as little enthusiasm as many other folk have? Maybe he was essentially a product tester, burdened with a thankless role to fulfil day after tediously boring...
It all began one evening while Tomas de Burca and Russell Watson, the eventual author of -Utterly Bastard- were happily downing beer after beer. There...
