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Early modern Japan was a military-bureaucratic state governed by patriarchal and patrilineal principles and laws. During this time, however, women had considerable power to directly affect social st……続きを見る

Japan: History and Culture from Classical to Cool provides a historical account of Japan’s elite and popular cultures from premodern to modern periods. Drawing on the most up-to-date scholarship acr……続きを見る

Significantly expanded and updatedーa lively excursion into Japanese folklore and its increasing influence within global popular culture. Monsters, spirits, fantastic beings, and supernatural creatu……続きを見る

Sanitized Sex analyzes the development of new forms of regulation concerning prostitution, venereal disease, and intimacy during the American occupation of Japan after the Second World War, focusing……続きを見る

First published in 1983, Shiguéhiko Hasumi's Directed by Yasujir**ō Ozu has become one of the most influential books on cinema written in Japanese. This pioneering translation brings Hasumi's landma……続きを見る

This trailblazing study examines the history of narcotics in Japan to explain the development of global criteria for political legitimacy in nations and empires in the nineteenth and twentieth centu……続きを見る

Leftist filmmakers of the 1960s revolutionized the art of documentary. Often inspired by the radical art of the Soviet 1920s, filmmakers in countries like France and Japan dared to make film form a ……続きを見る

In Search of Our Frontier explores the complex transnational history of Japanese immigrant settler colonialism, which linked Japanese America with Japan’s colonial empire through the exchange of mig……続きを見る

Baseball has been Japan's most popular sport for over a century. The Sportsworld of the Hanshin Tigers analyzes Japanese baseball ethnographically by focusing on a single professional team, the Hans……続きを見る

Kendo is the first in-depth historical, cultural, and political account in English of the Japanese martial art of swordsmanship, from its beginnings in military training and arcane medieval schools ……続きを見る

In Playing War, Sabine Frühstück makes a bold proposition: that for over a century throughout Japan and beyond, children and concepts of childhood have been appropriated as tools for decidedly unchi……続きを見る

Diva Nation explores the constructed nature of female iconicity in Japan. From ancient goddesses and queens to modern singers and writers, this edited volume critically reconsiders the female icon, ……続きを見る

By the Waters of Babylon is a memoir and travelogue by Mori Arimasa, the influential Japanese philosopher and intellectual who interpreted European culture to postwar Japan. A professor of French ph……続きを見る

Перед вами ー вторая часть книги «Я понял Японию», продолжающая рассказ о загадочной островной стране, покорившей весь мир своей удивительной культурой. Как и в первой книге, из огромного массива на……続きを見る

A SEQUÊNCIA DO LIVRO QUE INSPIROU A SÉRIE TOKYO VICE DA HBO. Tokyo noir é uma jornada de alta voltagem por salões de pachinko a empresas de fachada da yakuza. Neste relato de fatos verídicos com for……続きを見る

Comprehensive Summary of Toyojiro Suzuki's Internment Diary I. Introduction: Context, Background, and the Road to Internment Toyojiro Suzuki's diary is an intimate, dayーbyーday record of a man caug……続きを見る

日本中世史始於十二世紀末的鎌倉幕府，直到十六世紀室町幕府滅亡為止。這個時期最主要的特色就是天皇勢力的衰落，以及武士階層的興起。在這個「下剋上」的時代裡，不僅在政治方面出現了重大的變化，武士階層與庶民……続きを見る

Ever wondered what really makes Japan, Japan? Beyond the cherry blossoms and bullet trains, lies a captivating tapestry woven from centuries of Japanese history, tradition, and innovation. "History ……続きを見る

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of a culture that both captivates and confounds? Imagine stepping off the plane in Japan, armed with more than just a phrasebook, but with the insider knowledge t……続きを見る

Ever landed in Japan, armed with your Japan travel guide, only to feel utterly bewildered by a sea of unfamiliar Japanese customs? Prepare to have your expectations delightfully scrambled! Culture S……続きを見る

Dive into the heart of Japan's soul and uncover the epic saga of its warrior class. History of the World: 100 Samurai Histories isn't just another history book; it's a journey through the ages, a ch……続きを見る

Unearth the Secrets of Japan's Elite Shadow Warriors: A Journey Through 100 Ninja Histories! Dare to venture into the shadows, a realm where stealth is survival, espionage is an art, and assassinati……続きを見る

Imagine a world teetering on the edge of revolution… where loyalty is tested, honor is bought in blood, and the clash of swords echoes the death knell of an era. Delve into the heart of 19th-century……続きを見る

In Japanese Cinema and Punk, Mark Player examines how the do-it-yourself ethos of punk empowered a new generation of Japanese filmmakers during a period of crisis and change in Japan's film industry……続きを見る

Japan Has Seen The Rise & Fall of Emperors, Samurai Warriors, Isolation, Expansion, Defeat, Rebirth & much more.. In this book we explore the magnificent history of Japan from it's early origins to ……続きを見る

Nell’immaginario comune la figura della donna giapponese è ancora legata a quella della geisha. Eppure, nel corso della storia nipponica, le donne hanno dato prova di coraggio, resilienza e determin……続きを見る

An immersive look at Japan's indigenous religion and how it can impact daily lives. In The Spirit of Shinto, longtime Japan resident and bestselling author Hector Garcia (Ikigai: the Japanese Secret……続きを見る

Japanese Calligraphy and Poetry in Transition – The Wonderful World of Brush and Poetry Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Japanese calligraphy and poetry! This book combines the timeless ……続きを見る

大化革新是日本史上大事，與近代的明治維新互相輝映。本書記述日本古代、中世、近世的政治與社會，探討律令制度、武家政權和幕藩體制，以及大化革新後的文化進程，重點介紹了文史名著、醫藥學術和浮世繪等。讀者藉……続きを見る

Dopo 25 anni di ricerche, la rivoluzionaria traduzione dal giapponese di Alexander Bennett del Libro dei Cinque Anelli rivela il vero significato dell’opera di Miyamoto Musashi. A essa si aggiungono……続きを見る