This work is an attempt to record all German-language publications since the end of the 15th century up to today with precise bibliographic details. All the material relating to Japan is covered: Series A includes monographs, maps and periodicals while Series B covers articles. All titles can be found in a cross-referenced index, which can be accessed by person (author, translator, editor etc.), title, keyword and subject.

Wolfgang Hadamitzky, Buckow, Germany.