1964: The Greatest Year in the History of Japan: How the Tokyo Olympics Symbolized Japan's Miraculous Rise from the Ashes

by Roy Tomizawa

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Japan was a physical and psychological wasteland at the end of World War II. With over 3 million dead, 39 percent of city populations homeless, 40 percent of all urban areas flattened, 80 percent of all ships destroyed, and 33 percent of all industrial machine tools rendered inoperable, the country was devastated and demoralized.

And yet, just 19 years later, Japan stood proud--modern, peace-loving, and open--welcoming the world as the host...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1544503695

ISBN13:9781544503691

Release Date:June 2019

Publisher:Roy Tomizawa

Length:280 Pages

Weight:0.86 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

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