Karel van Wolferen’s The Enigma of Japanese Power offers a compelling analysis of Japan’s political and economic system. 

Blending history, journalism, and cultural insight, the book explores the influence of the bureaucracy, business networks, and social hierarchies that shape decision-making behind the scenes. 

Subjects: Japanese Politics, Bureaucracy, Corporate Power, Postwar Japan, Economic Policy, Governance, Political Culture, Political Analysis, Journalism, Asian Studies.