Lesly Downer is an exceptional choice to author this captivating book. A true expert on Japan, she brings a wealth of experience as a historian, author, lecturer, TV presenter, and journalist. Having lived in Japan for fifteen years, she possesses an intimate understanding of the culture and history. Downer has also written four impressive fictional […] The post Review of ‘The Shortest History of Japan’ by Lesley Downer appeared first on Renae Lucas-Hall.

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