A book explaining official theories about the Japanese. This document was compiled in the late 1980s, when Japan's economic power was at its peak and overwhelming the United States. It was "commissioned by multiple American institutions, who selected seven authors and, as a 'sequel to Ruth Benedict's *The Chrysanthemum and the Sword*,' collaborated with Japanese contributors over a period of about three years." In contrast to *The Chrysanthemum and the Sword*, which aided in the strategic planning against Japan during the Pacific War, this book was requested for the U.S.'s strategy against Japan in the 1980s' economic war between the two countries. Interesting analyses are presented throughout the book, but Chapter 1, which argues that the characteristics of the Japanese language are a key factor in shaping Japanese thought and behavior, is particularly fascinating. - Title: Official Theories on the Japanese - Author: Research Group on Trade Policy toward Japan - Publisher: Telecom Power Institute - Condition: Shows signs of aging - Language: Japanese Thank you for viewing.