Gamblers, Fraudsters, Dreamers & Spies: The Outsiders Who Shaped Modern Japan - Paperback

$18.99

Gamblers, Fraudsters, Dreamers & Spies: The Outsiders Who Shaped Modern Japan - Paperback

Name: Gamblers, Fraudsters, Dreamers & Spies: The Outsiders Who Shaped Modern Japan - Paperback
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SKU: 9784805317983
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by Robert Whiting

$18.99

Book Overview

"Bob Whiting came to the city as a stranger in a strange land in 1962 and stayed for five decades--he knows the dark alleys, the good whisky bars, the crooked politicians and the crooks, the baseball players, the bookies...better than anyone alive." --Jake Adelstein, author of Tokyo Vice

Critically acclaimed author and longtime Japan resident Robert Whiting turns his attention to the fascinating stories of foreigners who made waves and achieved notoriety in post-World War II Japan.

In this rare insider's look at Japan through the eyes of foreigners, this book covers a fascinating swathe of Japanese history, from the immediate postwar period up to the 2022 assassination of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The fascinating stories of the gamblers, dreamers, and other chancers who made their mark in modern Japan include US servicemen running Vegas-style gambling dens; baseball managers Like Bobby Valentine; hostesses, bar managers and wannabe yakuza gangsters; religious fanatics such as Members of the Moonies, and businessmen like disgraced Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn.

This fascinating book provides an unvarnished look at the post-war history of Japan and offers cautionary tales about how welcoming Japan really is towards outsiders. It is based on original research and reporting by the author, a 60-year resident of Tokyo.

ISBN	9784805317983
Author	Robert Whiting
Publisher	Tuttle Publishing
Genre	Biography and History
Format	Paperback
Published	May 2024
Language	ENG- English
Pages	384
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print