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Kyushu Gateway To Japan
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Author : Andrew Cobbing
language : en
Publisher: Global Oriental
Release Date : 2008-12-18
Kyushu Gateway To Japan written by Andrew Cobbing and has been published by Global Oriental this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-12-18 with History categories.
This book examines key themes of Kyushu’s history from earliest times – the cultural interaction with the continental mainland, settlement, location and infrastructure as well as trade and commerce – arguing that it was the principal stepping-stone in terms of Japan’s cultural, social and economic advance through history up to the present day.
Gateway To Japan
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Author : Bruce L. Batten
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date : 2006-01-31
Gateway To Japan written by Bruce L. Batten and has been published by University of Hawaii Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-01-31 with History categories.
A thousand years ago, most visitors to Japan would have arrived by ship at Hakata Bay, the one and only authorized gateway to Japan. Hakata was the location of the Kôrokan, an official guest-house for foreign visitors that is currently yielding its secrets to the spades of Japanese archaeologists. Nearby was Dazaifu, the imperial capital of western Japan, surrounded by mountain fortresses and defended by an army of border guards. Over the ages, Hakata was a staging ground for Japanese troops on their way to Korea and ground zero for foreign invasions of Japan. Through the port passed a rich variety of diplomats, immigrants, raiders, and traders, both Japanese and foreign. Gateway to Japan spotlights four categories of cross-cultural interaction—war, diplomacy, piracy, and trade—over a period of eight hundred years to gain insight into several larger questions about Japan and its place in the world: How and why did Hakata come to serve as the country’s "front door"? How did geography influence the development of state and society in the Japanese archipelago? Has Japan been historically open or closed to outside influence? Why are Japanese so profoundly ambivalent about other places and people? Individual chapters focus on Chinese expansionism and its consequences for Japan and East Asia as a whole; the subtle (and not-so-subtle) contradictions and obfuscations of the diplomatic process as seen in Japanese treatment of Korean envoys visiting Kyushu; random but sometimes devastating attacks on Kyushu by Korean (and sometimes Japanese) pirates; and foreign commerce in and around Hakata, which turns out to be neither fully "foreign" nor fully "commerce" in the modern sense of the word. The conclusion briefly traces the story forward into medieval and early modern times. Enriched by fascinating historical vignettes and dozens of maps and photographs, this engagingly written volume explores issues not only important for Japan’s early history but also highly pertinent to Japan’s role in the world today. Now, as in the period examined here, Japan has one principal entry point (the international airport at Narita); its relationship with the outside world (both East and West) is ambivalent; and, while sometimes astonishingly open-minded, Japanese are at other times frustratingly exclusive in their dealings with non-Japanese. Gateway to Japan will be of substantial interest to all students of Japan, East Asia, and intercultural studies.
Hakata
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Author : Andrew Cobbing
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2013-04-15
Hakata written by Andrew Cobbing and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-15 with History categories.
In Hakata: The Cultural Worlds of Northern Kyushu, experts in various fields have collaborated to produce an interdisciplinary collection offering diverse insights on a region yet to be fully addressed in English. A historic port situated in a strategically vital region as the closest point of contact with the Asian continent, Hakata has long served as a key hub in the transcultural networks linking Japan with the outside world. This volume explores the rich legacy of these wider interactions, in particular the cosmopolitan, international dimension deeply embedded in Hakata's urban culture. With an identity all its own and quite distinct from other regions in Japan, it is a culture once again increasingly relevant in today's world of borderless communications.
Gateway To Japan
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Author : June Kinoshita
language : en
Publisher: Kodansha Amer Incorporated
Release Date : 1998
Gateway To Japan written by June Kinoshita and has been published by Kodansha Amer Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Travel categories.
Introduces Japan's history and culture, decribes points of interest in each region, and recommends hotels and restaurants
Kagoshima
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982
Kagoshima written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Kagoshima-ken (Japan) categories.
Japan
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Author : Conrad Totman
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2014-01-30
Japan written by Conrad Totman and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-30 with Nature categories.
From the outset, society in Japan has been shaped by its environmental context. The lush green mountainous archipelago of today, with its highly productive lowlands, supports a population of more than 127 million people and one of the most advanced economies in the world. How has this come about and at what environmental cost? Conrad Totman, one of the world's foremost scholars on Japanese, here provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the country's environmental history, from its beginnings to the present day. Professor Totman traces the country's development through successive historical phases, as early agricultural society based on non-intensive forms of cultivation gave way to more intensified forms. With each stage came greater utilisation of natural resources but a steady reduction in the richness of the indigenous biosystem. By the late seventeenth century the country was well on the way to ecological disaster. Yet Japan's isolation in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries led to an unusually enlightened set of environmental policies, and the system of regenerative forestry brought in during the Tokugawa period prevented certain devastation of the country's forests. At the end of the nineteenth century, however, the country began to go to the opposite extreme, as industrialisation brought with it a period of unprecedented change. Growth and diversification led to a surge in environmental pollution as it became necessary to look beyond the country's domestic natural resources to meet the demand for foodstuffs, fossil fuels and the raw materials necessary to an advanced industrial economy. The population was particularly badly affected, and some of the problems that emerged, especially from the 1960s onwards, provided important test cases not just for Japan but worldwide. What makes the Japanese story particularly instructive is that the country's boundaries are uncommonly clear and the nature, timing, and extent of external influences on its history are unusually identifiable. The Japanese experience, therefore, not only yields important insights into the processes of environmental history, it offers important lessons for the wider environmental history of the planet and for our understanding of current global ecological problems. A work of immense erudition and reflecting a lifetime of scholarship, Japan: an Environmental History will be welcomed by all with an interest in environmental history and the historical development of Japan.
Bridge Of The Gods
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Author : Fiona Wimber
language : en
Publisher: FriesenPress
Release Date : 2023-05-31
Bridge Of The Gods written by Fiona Wimber and has been published by FriesenPress this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-05-31 with Fiction categories.
A combined omnibus version of Fiona Wimber's local trilogy, the Bridge of the Gods series in its entirety. In the area now known as the Pacific Northwest, two brothers, Wyeast and Pahtoe, arrive in turmoil. Their father, the great god Sahale swears them to peace, but this is not destined to last. To survive, the pair must endure hardships unlike anything ever faced before or since with their only connection being their shared brotherhood and their faith. From the wrath of the great god Sahale, to great earthquakes that destroy the coast and fracture tribes, to a civil war and a forbidden love that threatens to tear the brothers apart, things will never be the same once the brothers arrive in the Pacific Northwest. Friendships will be tested, enemies will become friends and for one brother, their humanity will be lost forever. Meanwhile, a new threat looms on the horizon, a threat that comes from both east and west. With the brothers divided on strategy, their only hope lies in the Velchanos, an ancient power Sahale left behind to combat the darkest of the gods. But one thing is for sure, the tribe's home of the Pacific Northwest will never be the same again.
Networks Of Faith And Profit
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Author : Yiwen Li
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023-05-31
Networks Of Faith And Profit written by Yiwen Li and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-05-31 with History categories.
Between 839 and 1403 CE, there was a six-century lapse in diplomatic relations between present-day China and Japan. This hiatus in what is known as the tribute system has led to an assumption that there was little contact between the two countries in this period. Yiwen Li debunks this assumption, arguing instead that a vibrant Sino-Japanese trade network flourished in this period as Buddhist monks and merchants fostered connections across maritime East Asia. Based on a close examination of sources in multiple languages, including poems and letters, transmitted images and objects, and archaeological discoveries, Li presents a vivid and dynamic picture of the East Asian maritime world. She shows how this Buddhist trade network operated outside of the framework of the tribute system and, through novel interpretations of Buddhist records, provides a new understanding of the relationship between Buddhism and commerce.
The Sage Handbook Of Modern Japanese Studies
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Author : James D Babb
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 2014-12-15
The Sage Handbook Of Modern Japanese Studies written by James D Babb and has been published by SAGE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-15 with Social Science categories.
"A welcome addition to any reading list for those interested in contemporary Japanese society." - Roger Goodman, Nissan Professor of Modern Japanese Society, University of Oxford "I know no better book for an accessible and up-to-date introduction to this complex subject than The SAGE Handbook of Modern Japan Studies." - Hiroko Takeda, Associate Professor, Organization for Global Japanese Studies, University of Tokyo "Pioneering and nuanced in analysis, yet highly accessible and engaging in style." - Yoshio Sugimoto, Emeritus Professor, La Trobe University The SAGE Handbook of Modern Japanese Studies includes outstanding contributions from a diverse group of leading academics from across the globe. This volume is designed to serve as a major interdisciplinary reference work and a seminal text, both rigorous and accessible, to assist students and scholars in understanding one of the major nations of the world. James D. Babb is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology at Newcastle University.
Japan
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Author : Noah Gil-Smith
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2023-10-17
Japan written by Noah Gil-Smith and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-10-17 with categories.
Embark on an unforgettable voyage through the heart of Japan with our captivating book, "Japan: Everything You Need to Know." This immersive text-only exploration takes you on a literary journey that unveils the mysteries, beauty, and complexity of this remarkable nation. Intrigued by Japan's rich history? Dive deep into its ancient past, from the Jomon to Yayoi periods, and witness the rise and fall of the legendary samurai during feudal Japan. Explore the transformative Meiji Restoration and grasp the historical impact of World War II. Feel the unity symbolized by Japan's imperial family and embrace the country's wildlife and culinary wonders, including the iconic sushi and sashimi. Immerse yourself in the rituals of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony and the art of social drinking at izakayas. Discover the ultimate relaxation in onsen culture and witness the breathtaking beauty of cherry blossoms and seasonal delights. Trace the profound influence of Zen Buddhism and Shintoism on Japanese culture, and experience the vibrant tapestry of festivals and the elegance of geisha and maiko. Marvel at the grandeur of sumo wrestling, appreciate the artistry of ikebana (flower arrangement), and delve into the way of the samurai, known as Bushido. Be captivated by the dramatic spectacle of Kabuki theater and explore contemporary Japanese pop culture, including anime and J-pop. Journey through Japan's architectural wonders, from ancient shrines to modern skyscrapers. Savor the timeless beauty of Kyoto, a city steeped in history, and glimpse the future in Tokyo, a megacity of innovation. Relish the culinary delights of Osaka, the culinary capital, and pay your respects in Hiroshima, a city of peace and remembrance. Encounter friendly deer and historic temples in Nara, discover Yokohama as Japan's gateway to the world, and marvel at Fukuoka's vibrancy in Kyushu. Venture into the wilds of Hokkaido, Japan's northern wilderness, and find paradise in Okinawa, a Pacific gem. Learn the Japanese language and explore the intricate world of Japanese etiquette and social customs. Navigate Japan's robust transportation system, understand its currency and banking, and explore health and wellness practices. Admire Japan's impact on technology and innovation and gain insights into its education system and environmental initiatives. Our text-only journey culminates in helping you navigate Japan as a tourist, with valuable tips and tricks to enhance your travel experience. This book is a treasure trove of knowledge and a must-read for anyone seeking to uncover the beauty and depth of Japan. This book is a gateway to Japan's wonders, making it the perfect companion for armchair travelers, curious explorers, and anyone eager to delve into the heart of Japan. Order your copy today and embark on a journey that will leave you forever enchanted by the captivating land of Japan.