"Chronicles of Japanese Culture" Keisuke Udagawa Price: ¥1200 #KeisukeUdagawa #Keisuke_Udagawa #Books #JapaneseLiterature/Essays #Folklore #JapaneseCulture #ShingakuPublishing #Seiunsha Thank you for viewing. This is "Chronicles of Japanese Culture," a book by journalist Keisuke Udagawa, first published by Shingaku Publishing in January 2015. Why did Japanese customs come to be this way? This book explores 11 everyday matters, sometimes going back to Japanese mythology, and unravels them according to the seasons. What is the reason why Japanese people have a special feeling for cherry blossoms? Were Japanese ghosts originally Izanagi-no-Mikoto? Are autumn leaves the colors created by the gods? Why is December called "Shiwasu" (the month of running teachers)? A meeting with old and new Japan that you thought you knew, but didn't. [Table of Contents] Chapter 1: The Discipline of the Japanese and the "Eyes of Society" Seen in the Earthquake Disaster Chapter 2: The "Sakura" Flower and the Beauty of the Japanese Chapter 3: The Relationship Between the Tea Served to Guests by Japanese People and the Eighty-Eighth Night Chapter 4: The Inseparable Relationship of "Ma" (Space/Timing) of the Japanese Chapter 5: Thinking About the Images of the Japanese Language in the Long Rainy Season Chapter 6: The Wisdom of the Japanese Seeking Quantity, Speaking of Ghosts in Summer Chapter 7: The Japanese Enjoyment of "Obon" (Bon Festival), Days When Relatives Gather Across Time and Space Chapter 8: The Japanese Autumn is the Autumn of Harvest and Enjoying Food Culture Slowly Chapter 9: The Japanese Heart That Lives with Nature, Seen from the Japanese Heart That Appreciates Autumn Leaves Chapter 10: The History of Rice Cultivation and Abundance and Its Gods Drawn in Japanese Tradition and Soul Chapter 11: The "Shiwasu" (December) Tradition, Where Even Teachers Run, Preparing for the New Year There are no noticeable stains or scratches, but there may be some scratches and damage due to storage and aging, as well as sun damage and discoloration. Please understand that this is a used book before purchasing. As a waterproof measure, it will be simply wrapped in a plastic bag and shipped. We also have many other books and magazines for sale, so please take a look.