Japan Nonfiction

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    • Revised Edition
    • By: R. H. P. Mason, J. G. Caiger
    • Narrated by: Derek Perkins
    • Length: 13 hrs and 7 mins
    • Release date: 11-27-18
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 264 ratings
    • A classic of Japanese history, this audiobook is the preeminent work on the history of Japan. Newly revised and updated, A History of Japan is a single-volume complete history of the nation of Japan....

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    • By: John Hersey
    • Narrated by: George Guidall
    • Length: 5 hrs and 23 mins
    • Release date: 09-17-19
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 366 ratings
    • On August 6, 1945, Hiroshima was destroyed by the first atom bomb ever dropped on a city. This book, John Hersey's journalistic masterpiece, tells what happened on that day. Told through the memories of survivors, this timeless, powerful and compassionate document has become a classic....

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    • From Stone Age to Superpower
    • By: Kenneth G. Henshall
    • Narrated by: Stephen Bungay
    • Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins
    • Release date: 07-27-21
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 8 ratings
    • In a rare combination of comprehensive coverage and sustained critical focus, this book examines Japan's progress through its entire history to its current status as an economic, technological, and cultural superpower....

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    • How Anyone Can Unlock Authentic Experiences with Expert Planning, Cultural Wisdom, and a Smart Budget
    • By: Robbin Allen
    • Narrated by: Corvina Grumorne
    • Length: 3 hrs and 59 mins
    • Release date: 04-19-24
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 44 ratings
    • Uncover Japan's hidden gems with this comprehensive guide to unforgettable adventures that delivers travel tips for authentic, pocket-friendly experiences.

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    • A Captivating Guide to Japanese History, Including Events Such as the Genpei War, Mongol Invasions, Battle of Tsushima, and Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
    • By: Captivating History
    • Narrated by: James Peters
    • Length: 4 hrs and 29 mins
    • Release date: 03-13-20
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 37 ratings
    • These are people who never let go of their sacred history, and their story is told and retold across the entire world. Westerners also learn flower arranging, martial arts, meditation, and enjoy visual and digital art forms because of the unique culture of Japan.

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    • A Book About the People and Places of Japan
    • By: Sarah Heiman, Todd Ouren
    • Narrated by: anonymous
    • Series: Country Abcs
    • Length: 16 mins
    • Release date: 04-13-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 6 ratings
    • An alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of Japan....

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    • By: Eric Lomax
    • Narrated by: Bill Paterson
    • Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins
    • Release date: 05-18-11
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 168 ratings
    • A naive young man, a railway enthusiast and radio buff, was caught up in the fall of the British Empire at Singapore in 1942....

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    • The British Empire and Commonwealth's Epic Struggle Against Imperial Japan, 1941–1945
    • By: Brian E. Walter
    • Narrated by: Julian Elfer
    • Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins
    • Release date: 06-25-24
    • Language: English
    • 3 out of 5 stars 3 ratings
    • The monumental struggle fought against Imperial Japan in the Asia/Pacific theater during World War II is primarily viewed as an American affair. While the United States did play a dominant role, the British and Commonwealth forces also made major contributions.

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    • By: Lesley Downer
    • Narrated by: Lucy Rayner
    • Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins
    • Release date: 09-24-24
    • Language: English
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    • Lesley Downer presents the dramatic sweep of Japanese history and the larger-than-life individuals—from emperors descended from the Sun Goddess to warlords, samurai, merchants, court ladies, women warriors, geisha, and businessmen—who shaped this extraordinary modern society.

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    • The Most Important People, Places and Events in Japanese History. From Japanese Art to Modern Manga. From Asian Wars to Modern Superpower.
    • By: Rui Kanda
    • Narrated by: William Bahl
    • Length: 2 hrs and 9 mins
    • Release date: 10-26-17
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 44 ratings
    • If you want to delve deeper into Japanese history, in chronological order, and see the main events that transformed Japan into what it is today, you've just hit the jackpot....

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    • World Passport
    • By: Cheryl Kim
    • Narrated by: uncredited
    • Length: 21 mins
    • Release date: 04-11-24
    • Language: English
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    • What is it like to live in or visit Japan? What makes Japan’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of the Japanese people.

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    • Travel the World Series, Book 22
    • By: Kid Kongo
    • Narrated by: Chase Mohrman
    • Length: 7 mins
    • Release date: 10-07-16
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 1 rating
    • Japan is an amazing country to visit. The rich history and the culture are unlike anywhere else in the world....

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    • By: Lisa Cook
    • Narrated by: Arika Escalona
    • Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins
    • Release date: 02-27-13
    • Language: English
    • 3 out of 5 stars 14 ratings
    • Six days after an InStyle-worthy wedding in Los Angeles, Lisa Fineberg Cook left behind her little red Jetta, her manicurist of 10 years, and her very best friend for the land of the rising sun....

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    • Bumba Books ™ - Let's Explore Countries
    • By: Walt K. Moon
    • Narrated by: Intuitive
    • Series: Let's Explore Countries
    • Length: 1 min
    • Release date: 01-28-19
    • Language: English
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    • Konnichi wa! Have you ever been to Japan? Learn about Japanese animals, foods, culture, and more to see what makes this Asian country unique....

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    • Learning Geography | Children's Explore the World Books
    • By: Baby Professor
    • Narrated by: Frank Block
    • Length: 11 mins
    • Release date: 11-01-21
    • Language: English
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    • Japan is a beautiful country. If you haven’t been there yet, play this audiobook. Hearing takes you places....

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