This text gives an insight into Japanese culture.

Andrew Horvat

Though geared toward language acquisition, learning about a country's slang gives a lot of insight into history and culture.

Peter Constantine

This text includes works from the earliest era  to the mid nineteenth century.

Donald Keene

This text encompasses detail from the Tokugawa Era to present day.

Andrew Gordon

This text offers a very summarized perspective on the timeline and events that shaped Japan.

Brett L. Walker

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, this book enlightens the reader in depth about the Showa Period.

Herbert P. Bix

Japanese mythology and origin stories.

Yasumaro O no