Culture and customs of Japan / Noriko Kamachi.
Culture and customs of Japan / Noriko Kamachi.
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Publisher
Westport, Conn. ; London : Greenwood Press, 1999.
Date
1999.
Call Numbers
G 2013/5392
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Language
English
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Physical content
xxxii, 187 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
Contents
Chronology of the History of Japan -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Thought and Religion -- 3. Literature -- 4. Art -- 5. Housing and Architecture -- 6. Cuisine -- 7. Clothing -- 8. Women, Marriage, and Family -- 9. Holidays, Festivals, and Annual Events -- 10. Leisure Activities and Entertainment -- 11. So...
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Publisher
Westport, Conn. ; London : Greenwood Press, 1999.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
1999.
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Summary
"Japanese society has been changing rapidly in modern times, yet for most Japanese, cultural traditions retain their importance in daily life. This volume highlights those traditional Japanese elements in modern society, providing an engaging examination of religious rituals, classic and modern literature, performing arts, fine arts and handicrafts...
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Culture and customs of Japan / Noriko Kamachi.
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Culture and customs of Asia, 1097-0738.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
State Reference Library copy: transferred from REF N952/88.
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G 2013/5392
Record Identifier
74VvG5OV577A
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ISBN
0313301972 (alk. paper)
9780313301971 :
0313301972 :
9780313301971 (alk. paper)
DDC
952
MMS ID
991012774099702626
