The publishing of translated Western literary works in Meiji-era Japan is described, as is the transformation of Japanese popular fiction in the 19th century. The author also provides a historiographical analysis of Japanese literary scholarship and book history and English-language scholarship on ...
Culture and History: During the Edo period, Japanese Tattoo had many meanings in Japan. They were used to identify and punish criminals, and were favored among firefighters as a symbol of their strength. Eventually styles were developed that incorporated motifs found in woodblock prints. Traditional...
Learn about the history, production and design of papers used inside Japanese rare books. Deepen your understanding of rare books and Japanese culture. The papers inside books can last hundreds of years if cared for correctly. This course will look at the history of papers used inside Japanese ...
Sometimes, in museums and libraries outside Korea, Korean artefacts have been mistakenly placed within Chinese or Japanese collections. Such confusion has occurred because all three neigh- bouring countries share much common culture and religion. Ancient Chinese has been used in Korea and Japan in ...
Haishi’s book has much universally relevant information for anyone curious about drinks and drinking, but can also offer fascinating insights into the nature of Japanese booze culture. She has plainly suffered through many a compulsory works outing, and has empathetic advice for the woman who real...
Non-Fiction Books About Japan 1) A Geek in Japan: Discovering the Land of Manga, Anime, Zen, and the Tea Ceremony by Hector Garcia A Geek in Japanis a great introduction to Japanese culture including a brief history of the country that explains that the Japanese are so different because ...
In 1975 Ōoka was named as a recipient of the Asahi Prize, which honors those who have made outstanding achievements in academics and the arts and contributed to the development and progress of Japanesecultureand society. David C. Stahl’s bookThe Burdens of Survival(2003) is an examination ...
Japanese culture comes through a veil of humor, making this similar to the Alvin Ho series by Lenore Look. In this first book, Jasmine is too young to participate in the New Year’s mochi celebration, but she somehow manages to turn traditions upside down, much to the surprise and ...
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Embers of the Hands by Eleanor Barraclough — bogged down in Norse culture The historian unearths a rich trove of artefacts and records to tell the tale of the ordinary lives of Vikings December 12 2024 ReviewNon-Fiction The Years of Theory — an examination of postwar French thought ...