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A Discipline on Foot
Exploring the fundamental question of how a new discipline comes into being, this groundbreaking book tells the story of the emergence of native ethnology in Imperial Japan, a “one nation” social science devoted to the study of the Japanese people. Roughly corresponding to folklore studies or ethnography in the West, this social science was developed outside the academy over the first half of the twentieth century by a diverse group of intellectuals, local dignitaries, and hobbyists. Alan Christy traces the paths of the distinctive individuals who founded minzokugaku, how theory and practice developed, and how many previously unknown figures contributed to the growth of the discipline. Despite its humble beginnings, native ethnology today is a fixture in Japanese intellectual life, offering arguments and evidence about the popular, as opposed to elite, foundations of Japanese culture. Speaking directly to fundamental questions in anthropology, this authoritative and engaging book will become a standard not only for the field of native ethnology but also as a major work in broader modern Japanese cultural and intellectual history.
Hopeful Monsters
The first collection of short fiction from the award-winning novelist.
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When the PTA bites, Onizuka and his admiring rabble bite back harder… and then have a second course… and then have fun with a Ouiji board, a night out on the town bowling, bungee jumping off a suspension bridge, and a high speed chase through the streets of Tokyo in a stolen car decorated with war paint. And they do it all before having to get up for school the next morning. GTO needs to slow down and relax, but having to deal with coach Fukuroda's unilateral rivalry may keep Onizuka from getting the sleep he so thoroughly deserves. This content is from a former localization of this work and may contain phrases or scenes which were and are still offensive. Rather than omit this content, we have decided to present it in its original form to harbor conversation and growth among the community. Kodansha remains committed to the distribution of compelling stories worldwide, which serve as a lens through which we may view various communities.
Queer Voices from Japan
Queer Voices from Japan examines the wide range of queer voices in Japan, and the longevity that these minority communities have enjoyed in society. Mark McLelland, Katsuhiko Suganuma, and James Welker bring together historical and contemporary narratives that contribute to the study of sexual identities in Japan. These essays trace the evolution of queer voices in Japan with analyses of the presence of homosexuality in the Japanese Imperial Army, the development of Japan's first gay bars, and same-sex experiences in the pre- and post-war periods. This book offers a variety of perspectives including a range of male-to-female and female-to-male transgender voices and experiences. The broad scope of this volume makes it an invaluable text for understanding the development of Japanese sex and gender categories in the twentieth century. Queer Voices from Japan is a compelling read that will appeal to those interested in Asian studies and human sexuality.
Yanagita Kunio and the Folklore Movement Pbdirect
Yanagita Kunio almost singlehandedly initiated the serious study of folklore in Japan. Even modern Japanese folklorists who may disagree with his approach or his methods must take his body of work as a point of departure for their own. This book, first published in 1990, puts Yanagita’s career within a historical framework and context, full of detail about Japanese political and literary trends which influenced or were influenced by the folklore scholarship of Yanagita.
The Betrayal
Imprisoned at Julian Vanes headquarters, Tom, Mitch, and Laura are rescued by Mr. Chance and his ally, a Black Ninja. Unfortunately, someone has activated the islands self-destruct function, and the gang has only one hour to rescue Vanes other captives and escape. Illustrations. 8-page full-color insert.
This is My Own
Letters written during the uprooting and forced relocation of the Japanese-Canadian community in late 1941.
Maekawa Kunio and the Emergence of Japanese Modernist Architecture
Japanese architecture's commanding presence on the world stage can be traced to the struggles of earlier generations of Japan's modernist architects. This first book-length study of Maekawa Kunio (1905-1986) focuses on one of the most distinctive leaders in Japan's modernist architectural community. In a career spanning the 1930s to the 1980s, Maekawa's work and critical writing put him in the vanguard of the Japanese architectural profession. Jonathan Reynolds illuminates Maekawa's role as a bridge between prewar and postwar architecture in Japan, focusing particularly on how he influenced modernism's ambivalence regarding "tradition" and contemporary practice and the importance of technolo...
Perfect Blue: Awaken from a Dream
'" Delve deeper into the dark underbelly of super-stardom, where fame comes at a steep price. In this sequel anthology to the hit psychological thriller, Perfect Blue, creepy fans thrust their idols into struggles of life and death. Gruesome body switches, bloody fan letters, and a stalker in a terrifying rabbit costume--it''s a life of fame and misfortune that lies in wait for these hapless pop stars. "'
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In a surprise visit, Onizuka shows Uchiyamada life is indeed wonderful. Meanwhile, Teshigawara rocks the schoolhouse when he hatches a deadly plot to kidnap Fuyutsuki. Can Onizuka get her back before Teshigawara lays a finger on her? Put away the homework and take notes―an explosive conclusion awaits readers in this action-packed volume of GTO! This content is from a former localization of this work and may contain phrases or scenes which were and are still offensive. Rather than omit this content, we have decided to present it in its original form to harbor conversation and growth among the community. Kodansha remains committed to the distribution of compelling stories worldwide, which serve as a lens through which we may view various communities.
