Encyclopedia of contemporary Japanese culture / edited by Sandra Buckley.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Buckley, Sandra, 1954-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Popular culture--Japan--Encyclopedias.

Popular culture.

Japan--Civilization--1945---Encyclopedias.

Japan.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxix, 634 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Routledge, [2009], c2002.

Summary:

Offering extensive coverage, this Encyclopedia is a new reference that reflects the vibrant, diverse and evolving culture of modern Japan, spanning from the end of the Japanese Imperialist period in 1945 to the present day. Entries cover areas such as literature, film, architecture, food, health, political economy, religion and technology and they range from shorter definitions, histories or biographies to longer overview essays giving an in-depth treatment of major issues.With over 700 alphabetically arranged entries, this Encyclopedia will be an invaluable reference tool for students of Japanese and Asian Studies, as well as providing a fascinating insight into Japanese culture for the general reader. Suggestions for further reading, a comprehensive system of cross-referencing, a thematic contents list and an extensive index all help navigate the reader around the Encyclopedia and on to further study.

Contents:

Entries include:

acupuncture

aerospace industry

cherry blossoms

commuting

department stores

economic recovery

employment

environment and anti-pollution

exporting Japanese culture

feminism

information society

Japanese management systems

karaoke

literacy

new religions

noodles

poetry

silk

Tokyo Olympics

yen.

Notes:

Originally published: 2002.

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-134-76352-2

1-134-76353-0

1-280-34785-6

9786610347858

0-203-99634-8

9780203996348

OCLC:

271306626