Japan Rising

Discover the transformative journey of Japan in Japan Rising by Kunitake Kume, published by Cambridge University Press in 2009. This abridged edition spans an impressive 558 pages and brings to light the pivotal report from Japan's 1871 delegation to the USA and Europe. This journey marked a significant turning point in Japan's evolution into an industrial power.

Designed for scholars, students, and anyone intrigued by Japan's modernization, this accessible version highlights the crucial foreign relations that shaped Japan from 1868 to 1912, as well as its interactions with Europe and the United States. Explore the insights and observations that contributed to Japan's rise on the global stage. Japan Rising is an essential read for those interested in the historical dynamics of international relations and the development of modern Japan.