This book is a general work that shows the process of Japanese civilization in a panoramic manner, starting from prehistoric archaeological discoveries, telling the cultural trends, religious development and artistic achievements of various historical periods, and sorting out the elite

This book is a general work that shows the process of Japanese civilization in a panoramic manner, starting from prehistoric archaeological discoveries, telling the cultural trends, religious development and artistic achievements of various historical periods, and combing the development of elite culture and popular culture from pre-modern to modern times.

Professor Nancy K. Stalker, a researcher of Japanese culture, explores a large number of fascinating details in Japanese life, paying special attention to daily life, consumption characteristics and gender differences, and the important impact of Japanese cultural exports on the world in the 21st century, in addition to the cultural field. From a global perspective, this book goes deep into Japan outside of "Kanagawa Surf" from the perspective of well-known cultural and artistic works.