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# The Japan Journals: 1947-2004

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desertcart.com: The Japan Journals: 1947-2004: 9781880656976: Richie, Donald, Lowitz, Leza: Books

Review: humble and honest obervation of life - I have only known Donal Richie as a film scholar having admired his commentaries on Bresson and Ozu DVDs. Naturally, I bacame interested in the man himself who continues to live in Japan. In this journal, he meets such notables as Kawabata, Kurosawa, Takemitsu, but what is more interesting is his interaction and friendship with regular people. Mr. Richie goes to a park in Tokyo (his usual hang out) and talks to a homeless, gives him his hamburger. He also befriends local prostitutes while he is also a guest of honor at emperors's palace. What is unique about this journal is that he tells as it is. Unlike some autobiography, Mr. Richie does not try to convince readers, does not explain, does not try to defend his actions, or does not offer advice. He simply dscribes his observation both his own personal life and what he sees and happens to him living in Japan as it moves from war destruction to economic bubble, and to decay.
Review: I was sad to have finished this book - I was sad to have finished this book. It really spanned Richie's life span in Japan. With his thoughts and insights, you can see Japan changing. A thoroughly enjoyable read, would loved to have met him in person!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #687,813 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #423 in Asian & Asian American Biographies #703 in Japanese History (Books) #16,031 in Memoirs (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (31) |
| Dimensions  | 6 x 1.3 x 9 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 1880656973 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1880656976 |
| Item Weight  | 1.3 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 510 pages |
| Publication date  | September 1, 2005 |
| Publisher  | Stone Bridge Press |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ humble and honest obervation of life
*by D***I on April 7, 2007*

I have only known Donal Richie as a film scholar having admired his commentaries on Bresson and Ozu DVDs. Naturally, I bacame interested in the man himself who continues to live in Japan. In this journal, he meets such notables as Kawabata, Kurosawa, Takemitsu, but what is more interesting is his interaction and friendship with regular people. Mr. Richie goes to a park in Tokyo (his usual hang out) and talks to a homeless, gives him his hamburger. He also befriends local prostitutes while he is also a guest of honor at emperors's palace. What is unique about this journal is that he tells as it is. Unlike some autobiography, Mr. Richie does not try to convince readers, does not explain, does not try to defend his actions, or does not offer advice. He simply dscribes his observation both his own personal life and what he sees and happens to him living in Japan as it moves from war destruction to economic bubble, and to decay.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I was sad to have finished this book
*by S***T on July 25, 2015*

I was sad to have finished this book. It really spanned Richie's life span in Japan. With his thoughts and insights, you can see Japan changing. A thoroughly enjoyable read, would loved to have met him in person!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the read...
*by R***� on July 30, 2013*

For those interested in this period in Japan, a wonderful memoir. Great escapism. Reports from postwar Japan from a a viewpoint of another culture are worthwhile.

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