The "History of Japan for Boys and Girls," the No. 1 series of its kind, has been loved by elementary and junior high school students as preparation for entrance exams nationwide since its publication in 1981, and now it has been completely renewed! The new "Shogakukan's History of Japan" is amazing! 1. The most important emphasis is placed on "depicting historical facts"! The manga is based on historical facts that are considered "accurate" to the best of current knowledge, and does not include any extraneous drama. So you can be sure to obtain accurate information. 2. Easy-to-understand illustrated panels including genealogy charts, character correlations, and maps! Many illustrated informational panels are included in the manga! You can understand difficult subjects, the flow of history, and human relationships all visually! 3. Nine volumes dedicated to "Modern and Contemporary" history (more than 2000 pages), the most in the industry! This series will help you to prepare for the "Comprehensive History Course" required by the new curriculum guidelines! The Japan of the 21st century in which we are now living can be best understood by looking at the "Modern and Contemporary" period from the Meiji Era onward. With the Shogakukan edition, you don't have to worry at all about the "Modern and Contemporary" period, a subject that has been appearing frequently in recent entrance examinations! (Source: Shogakukan, translated)