JAPN 453 - Readings in Modern Japanese Literature

An illustrated account of Japan's most prominent personalities. The work includes furigana for all names and descriptions.

A set of graded readers that tell the stories of important individuals inside and outside of Japan.

Provides information on prominent politicians, military officials and scholars from the Meiji Period.

Details the lives of prominent figures from Edo period to the late 20th century.

Provides short biographies of prominent women in Japanese history, from mythology to the Showa period. Includes illustrations and furigana throughout.

This reference resource is also available online via JapanKnowledge.

This series by Iwanami Shoten publishers includes short volumes about different periods in Japanese history (from ancient to modern times) with concise chapters about important events. Recommended for upper-intermediate and advanced students.

A 19- volume history of the Shōwa era in images provides a detailed breakdown of the period by months and days.

Also provides short and colourful depictions of Meiji life and events.