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Books about Japan

The Japanese Mind by Robert C. Christopher, Tuttle Co., Tokyo, Japan  1983  ISBN 0-8048-1517-8

 

“This is the first book since the classic The Chrysanthemum and the Sword to explain Japan in all of its complexity - and thus the only book ever to lay bare that nation’s remarkable life since the war.  Its author is a distinguished journalist whose intimate knowledge of Japan, spanning the last three decades, has produced an unprecedented understanding of Japanese culture - of institutions and intellect, mores and motives.”

 

 

Shiokari Pass by Ayako Miura, OMF Books, Great Britain 1980  ISBN 85363-099-2

 

“From the day they first met as children, Nobuo and Fujiko fell for each other.  With unusual skill, Ayako Miura follows them through life.  Her understanding of adolescents and her ability to carry her reader into a close affinity with the characters, accounts for the popularity of this book.  In Japan it is acclaimed for dispelling prejudice against Christianity.  It gives a rare insight into Japanese life and thought.  The unfolding flower of love opens to full bloom in the snows of Shiokari Pass.”

 

 

The Wind is Howling by Ayako Miura, OMF Books  1990  ISBN 9971-972-89-1

 

This is Ayako Miura’s autobiography.  It is an excellent conversion story.

 

 

Upon This Rock by Eric W. Gosden, Lutterworth Press, Cambridge, England  1987  ISBN 0-7188-2046-0

 

“The beauty of Jesus shines out from this true story of Sumi San, a Japanese nurse who converted from Buddhism to the Christian faith.  In the heart of Japan where Shintoism and the Buddhist faith held almost universal sway, Sumi San’s zeal in winning others for Christ was used by God to build a vigorous indigenous church in a village community.  Sumi San lived just long enough to attend the dedication of the building when - her tasks fulfilled - her sufferings were ended and she entered into the final reward of her faith.”

 

 

A Higher Honor by Robert Boardman, Navpress, Colorado Springs, Colorado  1986  ISBN 0-89109-552-7

 

“Wounded in a war of hate, an American soldier returns to Japan to wage Christ’s gentle war of love.  His intriguing observations of Japanese honor and commitment point to A Higher Honor.”

 

 

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