Are there any books about Japan, culture, or characteristics?

Just take a look at Japan.

1. "Chrysanthemum and Knife", written by Ruth Benedict, this book is a stunning work that reads Japanese culture and interprets its contradictory character, which is sold in more than 100 countries and regions, and is a classic book that we must read to understand Japan.

2. "Wu Si Liquid Grip Shido", the author is Shinto Inazzo, the author of this book is written for the purpose of introducing foreign countries, and the text quotes a lot of Western history and literary allusions for comparison, so it is more convenient for foreign readers to read and understand.

3, "The Tale of the Rainy Moon", the author is Ueda Akinari, this book is a fusion of Japanese folklore and Chinese gods and monsters in one furnace, the text is exquisite, the plot twists and turns; The style is novel, the structure is tight, and the characters are distinctive, the atmosphere is vividly portrayed, and the expression techniques are refined and expressive, which is full of artistic charm.

1, "Yin Bow Praise Missing Search", the author Tanizaki Junichiro, he has a unique appreciation for the beauty of the Oriental leaky courtyard. His writing is generous, calm, and funny, and in addition to inheriting the tradition of classical Japanese prose, he is also influenced by Western literature; In this book, not only can you appreciate his beautiful and delicate writing, but also the detailed portrayal of Chinese culture in Huiqing, which moves people quietly;

2. "Edo Japan", written by Shigeru Miya, talks about the secular lifestyle and various customs and anecdotes of the people in Edo Castle during the Tokugawa shogunate, from shoguns to paupers, from samurai to art fairs, everything is discussed, outlining a noisy ukiyo-e of the Edo period, and vividly reproducing the rich, broad, secular and unique Edo period from the perspective of common people's culture.

1. "In Praise of the Shadows", written by Junichiro Tanizaki, has a unique appreciation for the beauty of the Oriental courtyard and loneliness. His writing is generous, calm, and funny, and in addition to inheriting the tradition of classical Japanese prose, he is also influenced by Western literature; In this book, you can not only appreciate his beautiful and delicate writing, but also the detailed portrayal of Chinese culture, which moves people quietly;

2. "Edo Japan", written by Shigeru Miya, talks about the secular lifestyle and various habits of the people in Edo Castle during the defeat of the Tokugawa shogunate, from the shogun to the poor, from the samurai to the art society, everything is discussed, outlining a noisy Edo period ukiyo-e, from the perspective of common people culture to vividly reproduce the rich, broad, secular and unique Edo period.

"The Tale of Genji" deals with many aspects of Japanese culture, customs, and politics.

"The Chrysanthemum and the Sword", written by an American author during World War II, is a work that reflects Japanese culture well.

If you are a little more academic, "A Little History of Japan", "History of Japanese Culture", "History of Japanese Culture", if you look at **, "The Tale of Genji" is good, and I don't know the others.