Two Japanese Villages: Matsunagi, a Japanese Mountain Community, and Kurusu, a Japanese Agricultural Community (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258670788)

""Two Japanese Villages"" is a comprehensive study of two distinct Japanese communities - Matsunagi, a mountainous region, and Kurusu, an agricultural community. Written by John Bilheimer Cornell, the book delves into the social, economic, and cultural aspects of these two villages. Cornell explores the history of Matsunagi and Kurusu, their geographical features, and how these factors have influenced the lifestyle and traditions of their inhabitants. The book also examines the various social structures and hierarchies within the communities, including the roles of men and women, the elderly, and the youth. The author provides detailed insights into the agricultural practices, religious beliefs, and cultural festivals of the two villages. He also examines the impact of modernization and industrialization on these communities and how they have adapted to these changes. Overall, ""Two Japanese Villages"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily lives of two distinct Japanese communities and provides valuable insights into the country's rich cultural heritage.Center For Japanese Studies, Occasional Papers, No. 5.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Bilheimer Cornell,Robert John Smith
ISBN-10: 125867078X
ISBN-13: 9781258670788
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 04/20/2013
Pages: 258
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.96lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.63d