The Lineage of the Heart as Seen Through the Window of History A psychoanalyst, drawing on extensive reading and research, traces the layered thoughts and beliefs that run through the undercurrents of Japanese history. From an overview of the Jomon and Yayoi periods, through the mysterious ancient history, the eras of the aristocracy and the samurai, to the dawn of the modern era. Based on years of reading and research, this exploration of Japanese history weaves together a unique perspective on humanity from the viewpoint of a psychoanalyst.