Japan: Her Cultural Development

Kaji, Ryuichi. Japan: Her Cultural Development. Tokyo: Kokusai Bunka Shinkokai (The Society for International Cultural Relations), 1939. First edition. Quarto. (vi) 74pp. Original tanned semi-translucent tissue paper dust jacket. Stiff white paper wrappers with black and red lettering on the front cover and spine. An examination of 20th century Japanese society through the lens of a broad historical-culture overview, from the ancient period through the modern era. This work touches on the subjects of Japanese art, social structure, sports, food, natural history, economics, and business among many others. Illustrated throughout with countless b/w photographic reproductions. The final two appendix sections contain statistical tables and a simplified chronological history of Japan by date, respectively.

Dust jacket age toned with some light water stains and some tearing and chipping to extremities. Wrappers with some light age toning along the edges and some light smudging to the covers. Book block loosened from the wrappers along the gutter of the interior front cover, but still attached to the wrappers at the back. Text throughout with a few sporadic minor instances of water staining or smudging. Dj in good-, wrappers and interior in good condition overall. g- to g. Softcover. (47763) $50