Kyoto's Gion Festival: A Social History

by Mark Teeuwen

Book Overview

This book focuses on the long history of what is arguably the most prestigious and influential festival in Japan - Kyoto's Gion festival. It explores this history from the festival's origins in the late 10th century to its post-war revival, drawing on Japanese historical studies and archival materials as well as the author's participant observation fieldwork.

Exploring the social and political networks that have kept this festival alive...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1350229962
• ISBN13: 9781350229969
• Release Date: August 2024
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"