Robert Whiting Books

60 years of observation: an American journalist's memoir about Tokyo's modern urban transformation, its criminal underworld and, oh yes, baseball.

A young high school student's unexpected journey leads him to a fulfilling career as a rural family doctor in Montana. The narrative explores his transformation and the challenges he faces along the way, highlighting themes of destiny, perseverance, and the impact of community on personal growth.

The first full-scale investigation of the dramatic material transformation of the English parish church during the English Reformation.

Beautiful and conceited Alicia Matcham leads us through an intriguing web of deceit in search of a killer who is, bizarrely, welcomed by her family. This exciting, gripping crime novel is full of suspense and delivers a thrilling final twist. Saturday 10 June 1933, and one of Charless Whittens bridge players collapses at the table, apparently from natural causes. Charless youngest daughter Patty is convinced its murder and pleads with her sister Alicia a party girl with connections to help discover the truth. Their brother William is a penniless drunkard, their mother ingenuous, Patty nave, their father Charles all bluff and bluster and then there is John the seductive butler. It feels as though Alicia is in one of the new Agatha Christie there were four people in the card room, surely one must be the murderer

Critically acclaimed author and longtime Japan resident Robert Whiting turns his attention to the fascinating stories of foreigners who made waves and achieved notoriety in post-World War II Japan.

An insider's view of Japan's underworld of organized crime.

Exploring the cultural clashes between American and Japanese baseball, this account blends humor and insight to reveal the intricacies of the sport in Japan. It delves into the unique experiences of American players adapting to a different baseball culture, highlighting both the challenges and comedic moments that arise. Through engaging storytelling, the book provides a captivating look at how professional baseball became a bridge between two distinct cultures.

Exploring the intricate relationship between democracy and crime in Japan, this book delves into the lives of intriguing individuals who embody this dynamic. It reveals how political progress often intertwines with illicit activities, offering a unique perspective on the social and cultural factors at play. Through compelling narratives, the book sheds light on the complexities of governance and morality in a modern context.