Through our books and electronic media publications, Urban Connections
is promoting a deeper comprehension of Japan in the international
community and the treasures of Japanese culture to a broad global
audience. Whether as a tool to facilitate discussion, reference
documents for a conference or as a gift, we are sure that you will find
Urban Connections' publications very useful texts for understanding
Japan.
*All prices are tax-inclusive.
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"Okagesamade"
George R. Ariyoshi is the first state governor of Japanese ancestry in United States history. A Democrat, Ariyoshi’s time
in office saw the strengthening of multiculturalism in Hawaii. Okagesamade is the Japanese translation of his
autobiography, With Obligation to All, which was published in 1997.
By George R. Ariyoshi
Close to B5 size, 252 pages
Price: ¥2,079
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White Papers and Bluebooks
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Defense
of Japan 2008
This is the English language version of the Japan Ministry of Defense's
2008 white paper, Defense of Japan 2008.
It not only offers extensive background information on the Ministry of
Defense and contemporary issues Japan faces but exhaustive charts,
diagrams and pictures.
Price: ¥6,930
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Diplomatic
Bluebook (2006) (English)
English translation of the annual report on Japan's foreign policy
issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Each chapter contains many
photographs and charts, and there are comprehensive lists of major
international events and VIP visits.
Diplomatic Blue Book 2006/Diplomatic
Blue Book 2005/Diplomatic Blue Book 2004
Price: ¥4,200
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Books on Japan
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Views
of Japan
An
indispensible resource for those interested in Japan, its culture and
its economy. Useful for understanding Japanese-foreign relations.
Price: English ¥788/Spanish ¥788/French ¥788/Swedish ¥750/Russian
¥788/Chinese ¥788/Arabic ¥788/Italian ¥500/Korean ¥788
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Silent movie related products
Japan-South Korea Exchange
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Asian
Spirit
This book written by Keiko Iwata is based on the true story of Kim Hye
Kyung, who left behind her life as an average office worker in South
Korea to pursue her long-cherished goal of studying abroad in Japan. An
inspiring and lively depiction of Asian youths working to realize their
dreams. (Japanese only)
Price: ¥1,050
Japan Times Review | Order Now
Available online since 3 August 2009!
The Japan Times is hosting the English version of Asian Spirit on its website:
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/universities/asian_spirit1.html
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SAP R/3 System Client/Server Technology
(Japanese only)
Price: ¥6,000
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Analysis
of Social Security Management
Utilizing financial statement analysis and a range of public fiscal and
tax data made available primarily on the internet, this book discusses
the management of various sectors and specific ways in which they
can be improved.
By Himeno Takao, Lecturer at Japan College of Social Work
Price: ¥1,575
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