Culture and Customs of Japan

by Noriko Kamachi

Book Overview

Their 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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313360774
• ISBN13: 9780313360770
• Release Date: November 1999
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"