Culture and Customs of Japan (Culture and Customs of Asia)
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Published: November 30, 1999
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9780313301971
Subjects: Anthropology; Asian / Middle Eastern history; Cultural studies; Customs; Cultural And Social Anthropology; Japan - History - 20th Century; History; History - General History; History: World; Anthropology - Cultural; Asia - Japan; Customs & Traditions; Social Science / Anthropology / Cultural; Anthropology - General; Civilization; Japan
Description: "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, housing, clothing, women's roles and family life, holidays and festivals, and social customs.

The book gives students a deeper understanding of Japan beyond popular stereotypes of an Asian economic powerhouse."--BOOK JACKET.