Japan /
Lucien Ellington.
- Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c2009.
- xvi, 463 p. : ill., maps ; 27 cm.
- Asia in focus .
- Asia in focus. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 409-421) and index.
Geography -- History -- Government and politics -- Economy -- Society -- Religion and thought -- Social classes and ethnicity -- Women and marriage -- Japan's education system -- Culture -- The Japanese language -- Etiquette in Japan -- Japanese literature -- Japanese art -- Japanese music -- Food -- Sports and leisure in Japan -- Contemporary issues -- Glossary -- Facts and figures -- Holidays -- Organizations -- Annotated bibliography of recommended works on Japan -- Index.