History and Folklore Kanagawa Univ. Japanese Folk Research Institute Japan

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History and Folklore Kanagawa Univ. Japanese Folk Research Institute Japan Key Features ✔ Discover a comprehensive collection of essays and research focused on the history and folklore of Kanagawa Prefecture, published by the Japanese Folk Research Institute at Kanagawa University. This volume, part of the series "History and Folklore," features in-depth studies on maritime history, oral history, and cultural traditions related to fishing communities. It includes a special feature on the history and folklore of fishing, exploring topics such as the century-long fishing practices in Taiji and the Aki Nada's blowfish drift net fishing. The book also examines the potential of oral history as a method in historical and folkloric research, with discussions on Okinawa's wartime and US military occupation oral histories, and reflections on the works of Shinichi Kawamitsu. ✔ Additionally, the volume offers general essays on coastal household book collections, and introduces historical documents such as the translation of the puppet theater script "Chen Jinggu" and the examination of the Tsuyama Matsudaira family documents related to the Date clan. This scholarly work provides valuable insights into Japan's maritime and folk traditions, making it an essential resource for researchers and enthusiasts of Japanese history and folklore. ✔ Key features: ✔ - Focus on fishing history and folklore in Kanagawa ✔ - Includes oral history discussions on Okinawa wartime and occupation ✔ - Features

• Publisher: Kanagawa University Japanese Folk Research Institute
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine

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