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Join us for the next RAS Book Club session on the 18th of October, where we will discuss the book 1964 – The Greatest Year in the History of Japan, by Roy Tomizawa.About This Book (From Amazon.com)Japan was a physical and psychological wasteland at the end of World War II. With over 3 million dead, 39 percent of city populations homeless, 40 percent of all urban areas flattened, 80 percent of all ships destroyed, and 33 percent of all industrial machine tools rendered inoperable, the country was devastated and demoralized.
And yet, just 19 years later, Japan stood proud – modern, peace-loving, and open – welcoming the world as the host of the 1964 Olympics, the largest global event of its time.
In 1964 – The Greatest Year in the History of Japan, Roy Tomizawa chronicles how Japan rose from the rubble to embark on the greatest Asian economic miracle of the 20th century. He shares stories from the 1964 Olympics that created a level of alignment and national pride never before seen in Japan, leaving an indelible mark in the psyche of the Japanese for generations.Where to Get This BookThere are Kindle and Audible versions of this book available on the Amazon.com website and some libraries.Please note: This is a book discussion, not a talk. The author will not be present.