Originally published in Japanese in 1983, Between Friends provides Americans with a precious glimpse into the minds and hearts of three of Japan's top-ranking diplomats, all intimately involved with Japan-U.S. relations over the years. As they discuss, in trialogue format, the main issues of our alliance--economic friction, differing government and commercial systems, cultural exchange, the defense question, and our partnership from an international perspective--the thoughts and positions of the Japanese government are clarified and given the crucial context that is so often lacking in the news broadcasts, the white papers, and at the conference tables. Fine brown-silk-bound hardcover with gilt lettering to the spine in a pictorial dust jacket. 224 pages; 6.5 x 9.5 inches.
