This is an updated edition of Conrad Totman's authoritative history of Japan from c.8000 BC to the present day. <br><li>The first edition was widely praised for combining sophistication and accessibility. <br><li>Covers a wide range of subjects, including geology, climate, agriculture, government and politics, culture, literature, media, foreign relations, imperialism, and industrialism. <br><li>Updated to include an epilogue on Japan today and tomorrow. <br><li>Now includes more on women in history and more on international relations. <br><li>Bibliographical listings have been updated and enlarged. </li>