Hugh Cortazzi Livres

Focusing on the author's diplomatic experiences, the book provides a unique perspective on significant historical events, including the Watergate scandal during his time in Washington and three tours in Japan. It offers insights into Japan's journey through recovery, triumph, and crisis, highlighting the nation's resilience and evolving role in world affairs. Sir Hugh Cortazzi's reflections serve as a critical commentary on international relations, particularly emphasizing the complexities of Japanese society and politics during pivotal moments in history.

Offering a rich tapestry of personal experiences, this volume features writings and memoirs that span fifty years since the end of the Pacific War. It presents a diverse array of perspectives on Japan, capturing the cultural, social, and historical transformations that have shaped the nation during this period. Readers will find a remarkable insight into the lives and thoughts of individuals, making it an invaluable resource for understanding Japan's post-war evolution.

Hardback published 2006; softback reprint published to mark ascendancy to imperial throne in 2019. Became Crown Prince of Japan in 1989, on death of his grandfather Emperor Showa, Prince Naruhito studied at Merton College, Oxford, 1983-1985. This marked the first time that anyone in direct succession to the throne had ever studied outside Japan.