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Geography of Religion in Japan
Keisuke Matsui
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Description for Geography of Religion in Japan
Paperback. Written by one of Japan's most celebrated cultural geographers, this book explores the function of religion in the country's communities, revealing how diverse forms of reverence, from tree worship to Shintoism, are intimately related to context and location. Series: International Perspectives in Geography. Num Pages: 199 pages, 59 black & white illustrations, 36 colour illustrations, 13 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: JFC; JFSR; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 346.
This book discusses modern aspects of Japanese religion in terms of cultural geography. To understand the function of religion, it is essential to examine it in the context of local societies. One of the distinguishing characteristics of Japanese religion is its diversity; indeed, it is often remarked that “Japan is a museum of religions.” In this work, the author clarifies some geographical aspects of the complex situation of Japanese religion. Chapter 1 discusses the trend of geographical studies of religion in Japan, of which four types can be identified. Chapter 2 focuses on certain characteristics of Japanese religious traditions by ... Read more
This book discusses modern aspects of Japanese religion in terms of cultural geography. To understand the function of religion, it is essential to examine it in the context of local societies. One of the distinguishing characteristics of Japanese religion is its diversity; indeed, it is often remarked that “Japan is a museum of religions.” In this work, the author clarifies some geographical aspects of the complex situation of Japanese religion. Chapter 1 discusses the trend of geographical studies of religion in Japan, of which four types can be identified. Chapter 2 focuses on certain characteristics of Japanese religious traditions by ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer Verlag, Japan Japan
Number of pages
199
Condition
New
Series
International Perspectives in Geography
Number of Pages
199
Place of Publication
Tokyo, Japan
ISBN
9784431563624
SKU
V9784431563624
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Reviews for Geography of Religion in Japan
“This is a data-rich study that shows the complexities of faith in local settings in Japan not only spatially, but temporally as well–as new global forces, like the possibility of receiving World Heritage Site Status, transform the way people understand local manifestations of the sacred as a cultural resource. This is … for serious researchers interested in Japanese religion, sacred ... Read more