"Japan Without Principles" Jiro Shirasu Price: ¥594 #JiroShirasu #Books #BOOK #Bunko #Literature #Novel "The Man of the Wind," and "The Man Who Shouldered the Occupation" - Jiro Shirasu, who witnessed numerous important scenes in post-war history but left no comprehensive works, had his sporadically published writings compiled into this single volume. "Abandon the beggar mentality of relying on others," "Reflect on being a yes-man," "There are too many people-pleasers," and other such forthright rebukes that directly address the essence of the Japanese people resonate comfortably even with modern ears. This is the only collection of direct words that conveys his persona straightforwardly.