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Japan Studies: Find Books

This guide will provide help on locating both electronic and print resources related to Japan studies.

Interested in understanding issues on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Gender in Japan?

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Satoko and Nada (Graphic novel)

"Satoko, a Japanese student studying in America, has a new roommate: a Saudi Arabian woman named Nada! They might have different customs, but through mutual respect--and the hilarious adventures of their daily life--Satoko and Nada prove that friendship knows no borders." -- Page [4] of cover.

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Women and politics in contemporary Japan

"This book looks at the gendering of the political system in Japan, and the effects of that system on gender equality in parliamentary politics specifically and society more generally." -- Provided by publisher

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Edges of the rainbow : LGBTQ Japan

"An intimate photographic glimpse into the queer world behind the closed doors of modern Japanese society" -- Provided by publisher.

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Japan's Secret Shame (Documentary)

This is a story of Ms. Shiori Ito, a 29-year-old Japanese journalist went public in 2017 alleging she was raped by a high-profile journalist who is a biographer of Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

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Black Box

Black Box, Shiori Ito's account of seeking justice after sexual assault, ushered in the #MeToo movement in Japan.

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