Understanding Japan

  • Published on : 05/10/2014
  • by : C.W.
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Near and far, familiar and unknown

Too often, the Japan is considered impermeable, mysterious ... Not really. Understanding Japan is to understand the country, its people, arts and beliefs. Bliss.

Understanding Japan

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