Exploring Japanese Culture

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>Dr. Nicos Rossides spent seven unforgettable years in Japan from the late 1970s witnessing the country's emergence as a major player on the world stage. From a humbled post-war nation Japan transformed into an economic powerhouse. Rossides observed this staggering growth the subsequent lost decade and Japan's rebound as a significant global player wielding soft power through its cultural exports while maintaining substantial economic influence.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>Rossides eventually married into a Japanese family and developed a network of close Japanese friends and associates. Through a series of insightful analyses and personal anecdotes the author offers readers multiple perspectives on Japanese culture and society. He presents a vivid portrayal based on his first-hand experiences which he later processed into a layered narrative of cultural insights and observations.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>This new edition builds upon the original work offering fresh chapters and updated content that reflect the ongoing evolution of Japanese society. It showcases the author's multifaceted exploration of </span><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>the complexities of Japanese cultural and social practices.</span></p><p></p>