"Japan in a Nutshell" by Professor Solomon (Repost)

An illustrated guide to the traditional culture of Japan: legends, arts, customs, etc. Full of interesting facts, informative but almost always entertaining, this book is a must-read for anyone who, like me, is in the grip of a love affair with all things Japanese.

CONTENTS
Origins
Islands
Fuji
Shinto
Zen
Bushido
The Buddha Crystal
Tea Ceremony
Battle of Dan-no-ura
Basho
The Bronze Buddha
Paper
Festival of the Dead
The Sacrifice
Hokusai
Spirit of the Sword
Foxes
Bowing
Godzilla
How to Fold a Paper House
A Boon from Benten
Moon
Going There
Where to Stay
Sightseeing
Bathing
Dos and Don’ts
Robots
Q & A