Description
Japanese people have lived on the country's other three main islands--Honshu, Kyushu, and Shikoku--for many centuries, but ethnic Japanese, or Wajin, began coming to Hokkaido in large numbers only in the latter half of the nineteenth century. This book tells the story of Japan's aboriginal people, the Ainu, followed by that of foreign explorers and ethnic Japanese pioneers. The book pays close attention to the Japanese-Russian conflicts over the island, including Cold War confrontations and more recent clashes over fishing rights and the Hokkaido-administered islands seized by the U.S.S.R. in 1945.
About the Author
A retired teacher, Ann B. Irish has taught in Japan, Laos, and the United States. She lives on Vashon Island in Washington State.
Reviews
"the writer's style is pleasant and easy to read...a wholly satisfactory compilation...warmly recommended"-The Journal of Polar Record.
Book Information
ISBN 9780786444496
Author Ann B. Irish
Format Paperback
Page Count 378
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 653g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 19mm
