★It is written by Cheng Ma, a researcher at the Institute of Literature of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences! The book analyzes Japan's cultural and psychological characteristics from various angles in an in-depth manner.
★Starting from Japan's natural scenery, social landscape and people's lives, the book gradually delves into the deeper kernel of Japan's traditional culture, guiding readers to better understand the complexity and diversity of Japanese society.
★The author's straightforward style of writing suggests that some of Japan's historical behaviors are related to the nature of Japanese culture that promotes strength at the expense of morality, which is categorized by the author as a "lack of morality".

The book covers Japanese cultural symbols such as the cherry blossom, Mount Fuji, and the folding fan, the origins of the Japanese people, the legend of the Emperor and the civet, the tradition of martial arts, the society of order, and historical events such as the Meiji Restoration. In addition, the book explores Japan's “hybrid” culture, including the use of kanji and kana, and comparisons with Chinese culture.

Cheng Ma
Born in 1944, Longkou, Shandong Province. He is a researcher at the Comparative Literature Research Office of the Institute of Literature, Social Sciences of China.
His major works include “The History of Lu Xun's Study in Japan”, “Communication and Renewal: The Relationship between Lu Xun and Japanese Literature”, “The Theory of Literary Values”, and “Chinese Psychological Disorder: The Cult of Completion”. His translations include “The Collected Works of Minoru Takeuchi”, 10 volumes.