Japan Through the Looking Glass
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Japan Through the Looking Glass

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Japan Through the Looking Glass

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About This Book

This entertaining and endlessly surprising book takes us on an exploration into every aspect of Japanese society from the most public to the most intimate. A series of meticulous investigations gradually uncovers the multi-faceted nature of a country and people who are even more extraordinary than they seem. Our journey encompasses religion, ritual, martial arts, manners, eating, drinking, hot baths, geishas, family, home, singing, wrestling, dancing, performing, clans, education, aspiration, sexes, generations, race, crime, gangs, terror, war, kindness, cruelty, money, art, imperialism, emperor, countryside, city, politics, government, law and a language that varies according to whom you are speaking. Clear-sighted, persistent, affectionate, unsentimental and honest - Alan Macfarlane shows us Japan as it has never been seen before.

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Publisher
Profile Books
Year
2010
ISBN
9781847650580
Topic
Personal Development
Subtopic
Travel

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Preface: companions on the journey
  6. 1 Into the mirror
  7. 2 Culture shock
  8. 3 Wealth
  9. 4 People
  10. 5 Power
  11. 6 Ideas
  12. 7 Beliefs
  13. 8 Out of the mirror
  14. Major eras in Japanese history, conventions
  15. Frequently cited early visitors
  16. Sources for quoted passages
  17. Website, bibliography and recommended reading