The Japan Society Review

The Japan Society Review is an digital publication covering Japan-related books and films, as well as theatre and stage productions, tv series and exhibitions. Published since 2006, it is released now on a quarterly basis and is available online on our website and printed for members. Its purpose is to inform, entertain and encourage readers to explore the works for themselves.

The Japan Society Review is possible thanks to the work of volunteers who dedicated their time and expertise to help us to promote the learning and understanding of Japanese culture and society.

To become a reviewer, please fill the form here and let us know a little about you, your professional or academic background, your interest, passion or expertise regarding Japan and the type of works you would like to review.

If you have any questions, please contact reviews@japansociety.org.uk.

Books

Unequal Allies? United States Security and Alliance Policy towards Japan, 1945-1960

By John Swenson Wright This carefully researched and scholarly study sheds new light on one of the most important themes in modern Japanese history, the US-Japan Alliance after WWII. Review by Sir Hugh Cortazzi

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Books

Hokusai and His Age

Edited by John Carpenter This profusely illustrated volume presents a wide range of current scholarship on the Edo artist Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) and his immediate artistic and literary circles. Review by Sir Hugh Cortazzi

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Books

Human Bullets: A Soldier’s Story of the Russo-Japanese War

By Tadayoshi Sakurai A fascinating glimpse into prevailing nationalistic and militaristic attitudes in early-twentieth-century Japan, Human Bullets is also an engaging story of combat and an excellent source of insights about an influential conflict. Review by D. Colin Jaundrill

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