Just in time for summer holiday reading or your trip to #Japan! The #ShortestHistoryofJapan, out in paperback June 3. How Japan got to be where it is - the world's first potters, shaman queens, geisha, manga & anime in one small package: amazon.co.uk/Shortest-Histo… OldStreetPublishing

Just in time for summer holiday reading or your trip to #Japan! The #ShortestHistoryofJapan, out in paperback June 3. How Japan got to be where it is - world's first pottery, shaman queens, geisha, manga, anime all in one small package. Do pre-order! amazon.co.uk/Shortest-Histo…

Thrilled! Today is the #paperbacklaunch of my #ShortestHistoryofJapan. Everything you wanted to know about the how, why and where of #Japan's #history in a small and readable package! OldStreetPublishing Kieron Connolly amazon.co.uk/Shortest-Histo…

Going to #Japan or just been and curious to know more? Read my #ShortestHistoryofJapan - everything you ever wanted to know about the how and why and where of #Japanesehistory, in a small and readable package! Out TODAY in paperback! amazon.co.uk/Shortest-Histo…

Happy publication day to Mart Kuldkepp’s The Shortest History of Scandinavia (HB) and ⁦Lesley Downer⁩’s The Shortest History of Japan (PB)!

History, myths, and pop culture—explore Japan’s evolution from prehistoric beginnings to a global cultural icon. With tales of shoguns, geishas and samurais, THE SHORTEST HISTORY OF JAPAN captures the essence of resilience and innovation. amzn.in/d/fDNeE4E Lesley Downer

Summer holiday reading, anyone, as you wing your way to #Japan? Or at least dream that you're going there ...! Small, portable - and fun to read on the beach. For the cost of a couple of ice creams! amazon.co.uk/Shortest-Histo…

Summer holiday reading, anyone, as you wing your way to Japan? Or at least dream that you're going there? Small, portable - and fun to read on the beach. For the cost of a couple of ice creams! Kieron Connolly Old Street Publishing Japan Society amazon.co.uk/Shortest-Histo…

Summer holiday reading, anyne, as you wing your way to Japan? Or at least dream that you're going there? Small, portable - and fun to read on the beach. For the cost of a couple of ice creams! The Japan Society Daiwa Foundation amazon.co.uk/Shortest-Histo…

Thrilled to feature on Chris Harding (now at Bsky)'s brilliant substack - on all things #Japan, history and much besides. If you're interested in #women, power or #Japanesehistory - or all three - do listen in! Kieron Connolly Women and Power in Japanese History open.substack.com/pub/illuminasi…

Thrilled to feature on Chris Harding (now at Bsky)'s brilliant substack on all things #Japan, history and more. If you're interested in #women, power or #Japanesehistory - or all 3 - do listen in! The Japan Society Daiwa Foundation Women and Power in Japanese History open.substack.com/pub/illuminasi…

Spotted - in Book Culture near Columbia, New York! Thanks, Margaret! Old Street Publishing Daiwa Foundation The Japan Society

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Read about Japan’s influential ‘Rasputin’, from THE SHORTEST HISTORY OF JAPAN by Lesley Downer asianreviewofbooks.com/a-japanese-ras…

Packing your bags for the trip of a lifetime - to #Japan? Don't forget to pack The Shortest History of Japan. Will (hopefully) make everything you see make sense! Old Street Publishing Kieron Connolly The Japan Society Daiwa Foundation Chris Harding amazon.co.uk/Shortest-Histo…

Spotted - at Haneda Airport, #Tokyo. Happy that it's reached its natural home! Thanks to eagle-eyed Chris Harding (now at Bsky)! #Japan #history Kieron Connolly Old Street Publishing The Japan Society Daiwa Foundation Japan Society NW