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Japan's policymaking is of considerable worldwide interest. Here, the author makes a highly original and important contribution to an improved understanding of Japanese policymaking processes: he examines several informal approaches or mechanisms which directly impact policy formulation. He discusses kuromaku, or the informal organizations or political actors; tsukiai, or social connections; and nemawashi, or the behind-the-scenes preparations, and shows their effect on policy through detailed empirical analysis.
Four case studies involving Japan's policies towards China offer speical and captivating insights into Sino-Japanese relations, and provide lessons relative to the country's international policies. The highly informed treatments of political institutions, social environments, and political institutions, social environments, and political cultures will provide a needed understanding of essential elements affecting the stance Japan takes vis-a-vis other countries.
"A strong, informative, and meticulously researched book."--Journal of Asian Studies
"One of the very best studies available on this topic....Deserves to be widely read."--International History Review
"Zhao has skillfully blended the chronological case-specific details with his conceptual material to create a highly readable account of the informal aspects of Japan's foreign policy."--The Annals of the American Academy
"A major contribution to the field."--Choice
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