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There are many books that can introduce you to the Japanese economic history, but here are some recommendations:

- **The History of Japanese Economic Development: Origins of Private Dynamism and Policy Competence** by Kenichi Ohno². This book explains how and why Japan industrialized rapidly from the feudal Edo period to the present day. It covers social, economic and political aspects of catch-up industrialization, as well as negative aspects such as social ills, policy failures, military movements and war years. It also contrasts Japan's unique experience with the practices of today's developing countries.
- **Inventing Japan: 1853-1964** by Ian Buruma³. This book gives a concise and insightful history of Japan from the opening of the country to the West in 1853 to the Tokyo Olympics in 1964. It covers the major events and personalities that shaped Japan's modernization, such as the Meiji Restoration, the rise of militarism, the Pacific War, the American occupation, and the postwar recovery. It also explores the cultural and ideological aspects of Japan's identity and role in the world.
- **Modern Japan Economic History Books** by various authors¹. This is a list of books on Goodreads that focus on different aspects of Japan's economic history in the modern era. Some of the titles include A Time of Crisis: Japan, the Great Depression, and Rural Revitalization by Kerry Smith, Factory Girls: Women in the Thread Mills of Meiji Japan by E. Patricia Tsurumi, MITI and the Japanese Miracle: The Growth of Industrial Policy, 1925-1975 by Chalmers Johnson, and The Growth Idea: Purpose and Prosperity in Postwar Japan by Scott O'Bryan.

These books can provide you with an accessible introduction to studying Japanese economic history. However, you may also want to consult other sources and reviews to find the best book for your interests and needs.

Source:
1. The History of Japanese Economic Development: Origins of Private Dynamism and Policy Competence. https://www.amazon.com/History-Japanese-Economic-Development/dp/1138215422
2. The Best Books about Japan - Five Books Expert Recommendations. https://fivebooks.com/category/world/asia/japan/
3. Modern Japan Economic History Books - Goodreads. https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/modern-japan-economic-history
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