Japan - Ethnicity, Religion, Language: The Japanese people constitute the overwhelming majority of the population. They are ethnically closely akin to the other peoples of eastern Asia. During the Edo (Tokugawa) period (1603–1867), there was a social di
In premodern Japan, legitimization of power and knowledge in various contexts was sanctioned by consecration rituals ( kanjō ) of Buddhist origin. This is the first book to address in a comprehensive way the multiple forms and aspects of these rituals a
Japan's is an ancient and originally animist or pagan culture, in that sense much like my own country of Ireland. The native religion ofShintohas had to give up a lot of mindshare toBuddhism, Christianity,new religions and cults, and of course modern consumerism. But it retains its strong...
Shinto (literally, the way of the gods) is the native Japanese religion. It originated in prehistoric times and has long played an important role in Japanese society. The major jinja (shrines) around the country have often been power bases, closely tied with Imperial and shogunal powers. Unli...
A recurring theme of Japanese history is the state's use of religion as a tool of hegemony and nationalism (Hardacre 2004; Pye 2003; Sumimoto 2000). This theme is meaningful and sensitive in Japan today. Leading up to its defeat in World War II Japan's government controlled most aspects ...
Until the end of WWⅡ, Shinto used to have a significant impact on various aspects of Japan. Despite the separation of politics and religion, it was practically regarded as an official religion, and also used as a powerful symbol to unite the whole country mentally during the war times. ...
出版周期:暂无数据 语言:English 研究方向:RELIGION《日本宗教杂志》(Journal Of Religion In Japan)是一本以RELIGION综合研究为特色的国际期刊。该刊由Brill出版商该刊已被国际重要权威数据库SCIE收录。期刊聚焦RELIGION领域的重点研究和前沿进展,及时刊载和报道该领域的研究成果,致力于成为该领域同行进行快速学术交流的...
Religion in Japan largely comes in two forms; Buddhism and Shintoism. Buddhism, as many know, is a world-religion that traces its origins back to India and was eventually brought into Japan around the 6th century. Though it does cite much influence from Chinese culture and Buddhism, Shinto se...
Observing Religion in Japan Through History This timeline will be used as a tool to chronologically organize the phenomena we learn in class, and simultaneously provide historical context to see how the information fits into place and time. Note: Any sources that aren't from class readings or ...
inclusion increases a woman’s responsibilities and obligations. As the country moves further away from religion as a part of every day life, it’s no wonder women are quite happy not having to participate in more religious activities. Ban women from entering cake shops, howeve...