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Geography of Religion in Japan - Religious Space, Landscape, and Behavior (Hardcover, 2014 ed.) Loot Price: R3,308
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Geography of Religion in Japan - Religious Space, Landscape, and Behavior (Hardcover, 2014 ed.): Keisuke Matsui

Geography of Religion in Japan - Religious Space, Landscape, and Behavior (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)

Keisuke Matsui

Series: International Perspectives in Geography, 2

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This book discusses modern aspects of Japanese religion in terms of cultural geography. To understand the function of religion, it is essential to examine it in the context of local societies. One of the distinguishing characteristics of Japanese religion is its diversity; indeed, it is often remarked that "Japan is a museum of religions." In this work, the author clarifies some geographical aspects of the complex situation of Japanese religion. Chapter 1 discusses the trend of geographical studies of religion in Japan, of which four types can be identified. Chapter 2 focuses on certain characteristics of Japanese religious traditions by discussing tree worship and the landscape of sacred places. Chapter 3 clarifies regional divisions in the catchment areas of Japanese Shintoism by analyzing the distribution of certain types of believers. The author discusses two case studies: the Kasama Inari Shrine and the Kanamura Shrine. Chapter 4 discusses some modern aspects of sacred places and tourism through two case studies. The first part of the chapter focuses on changes in the types of businesses at the Omotesando of the Naritasan Shinshoji-Monzenmachi, and the following sections examine the revitalization of the local community through the promotion of religious tourism.

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Imprint: Springer Verlag,Japan
Country of origin: Japan
Series: International Perspectives in Geography, 2
Release date: December 2013
First published: 2014
Authors: Keisuke Matsui
Dimensions: 235 x 155 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 199
Edition: 2014 ed.
ISBN-13: 978-4-431-54549-1
Categories: Books > Earth & environment > Geography > General
Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Area / regional studies > General
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Religious groups
LSN: 4-431-54549-2
Barcode: 9784431545491

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