John W. Dower

Chronicles the events that took place in Japan at the end of World War II and explores the effects they have had on the development and shaping of the Japanese society, from immediately after the war to the present day. Reprint. 40,000 first printing.

Japan in the Wake of World War II

Embracing Defeat

Garrett Jansen

This is hands down the most detailed book outlining post-WW2 Japan. Often times, it's probably a bit more academic than you'd want, although I think that those who are genuinely interested in the era and the way that the States handled post-surrender Japan.

Embracing Defeat Japan in the Wake of World War II

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