There are approximately 3 million Japanese people living overseas, of which approximately 1 million are said to be in the United States. Japanese people in the United States, which began in the latter half of the 19th century, have at times been at the mercy of bilateral relations, but through their two cultures, they have come to have a unique perspective as Japanese people. What can we learn from these people who have lived between Japan and the United States? We explore the new worldview that emerges from the perspectives of the two countries they hold.

*This series is reprinted from Renso Publishing 's web magazine "Kaze," which features information about new books, such as articles linking new books to current issues and daily topics, monthly bestsellers, and columns reviewing new books.