Understanding Japanese Society

By: Emma E. Cook, Joy Hendry

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Paperback | 6 October 2025 | Edition Number 6

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In this welcome new sixth edition of the bestselling textbook Understanding Japanese Society, Joy Hendry and Emma E. Cook take the reader into the heart of Japanese life.

Providing a clear and accessible introduction to Japanese ways of thinking, which does not require any previous knowledge of the country, this book explores Japanese society through the worlds of home, work, play, health, religion, and ritual, covering a full range of life experiences, from childhood to old age. Fully updated, revised, and expanded with a brand new chapter on health and ageing, the sixth edition contains new material on:

Experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic
Changes in the family and LGBTQ experiences
Increased interest in rural areas, the problems and opportunities of empty houses
Use of technology and AI in different areas of life
Discussion of new kinds of criminal activity and an increase in elderly offenders

Each chapter in this new edition also includes an exciting insert from scholars in the field, based on new and emerging research. This book will be invaluable to all students studying Japan. It will also enlighten tourists, travellers, and business people wishing to gain an understanding of Japanese people.

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