The Kanō Chronicles©: The Untold History of Modern Japan
by Lance GatlingThe Kanō Chronicles©: The Untold History of Modern Japan
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The history of Japan told through the life and times of Kanō Jigorō (1870-1938), through the Meiji Restoration, his invention of jūdō, preparation for total war, its defeat and devastation through the Allied Occupation (1945-1952).
About Lance Gatling
LtCol US Army Res. Asia PolMil Officer Ret'd
Japanese linguist
FSO US State Dept
retired arms broker
Dir/Instructor, Embassy Judo, Tokyo
Kodokan Judo 3dan
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