Mistress Keeping In Japan

Author : Boye De Mente
Publisher : Cultural-Insight Books
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780914778721

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Mistress-keeping in Japan by Boye De Mente Pdf

Mistress-keeping was traditional in Japan because virtually all marriages were arranged, love was not involved, and a nation-wide legal prostitution system catered to men (over and above the thousands of geisha). Times have changed, but mistress-keeping is still common. Old Japan hand and internationally known author of books on Asia Boye Lafayette De Mente takes an insider's and often humorous look at mistress-keeping in Japan then and now. The book is illustrated with provocative kanji characters. His insights into Japan's mizu shobai (water business), or the entertainment trades, are invaluable for businessmen and tourists alike.

Author : Boye De Mente
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Geishas
ISBN : STANFORD:36105026006648

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Some Prefer Geisha by Boye De Mente Pdf

Author : Richard Neely
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1972-01-01
Category : Japan
ISBN : OCLC:9901777

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The Japanese Mistress by Richard Neely Pdf

Author : Gary P. Leupp
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0826460747

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Interracial Intimacy in Japan by Gary P. Leupp Pdf

Gary Leupp describes and analyzes intimate relationships between Western men and Japanese women throughout the entire early modern period and into the first few decades of the modern period, when Westerners came to reside in the Treaty Ports. This subject has been largely overlooked by Western scholars, until now.

Author : Diane Hawley Nagatomo
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-07
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781783095223

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Identity, Gender and Teaching English in Japan by Diane Hawley Nagatomo Pdf

How do teachers who have chosen to settle down in one country manage the difficulties of living and teaching English in that country? How do they develop and sustain their careers, and what factors shape their identity? This book answers these questions by investigating the personal and professional identity development of ten Western women who teach English in various educational contexts in Japan, all of whom have Japanese spouses. The book covers issues of interracial relationships, expatriation, equality and employment practices as well as the broader topics of gender and identity. The book also provides a useful overview of English language teaching and learning in Japan.

Author : Boye De Mente
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015014320157

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Passport's Japan Almanac by Boye De Mente Pdf

Author : Boye De Mente
Publisher : NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015047725703

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Everything Japanese by Boye De Mente Pdf

Author : Yukiko Tanaka
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-16
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780786481972

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Women Writers of Meiji and Taisho Japan by Yukiko Tanaka Pdf

After centuries of repression of the female voice in literature, the Meiji (1868-1912) and Taisho (1912-1926) periods in Japanese history saw important changes in both the way women wrote and the way they were read. However, even the most accepted female writers of these two eras were judged by criteria different from those applied to men, and only the most conservative were praised by the (male) critics. This study of the women who wrote in the modern era examines both famous and now-obscure writers within the context of their moments in time and their influence on later generations of Japanese women writers. Arranged chronologically, the book covers the pioneering women of the early Meiji period, the ethos of reactionary conservatism, the romantic movement in poetry, women writers of the naturalist school, Taisho liberalism, and the new era of literary women. An introduction outlines the various schools of Japanese female writers during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, as well as the social and cultural trends that helped produce them. The text is appropriate for both well-read scholars of Japanese literature and newcomers to the works of the "fair ladies of the back chamber," as these creative and driven writers were once called.

Author : KellyM. Foreman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781351544092

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The Gei of Geisha: Music, Identity and Meaning by KellyM. Foreman Pdf

The Japanese geisha is an international icon, known almost universally as a symbol of traditional Japan. Numerous books exist on the topic, yet this is the first to focus on the 'gei' of geisha - the art that constitutes their title (gei translates as fine art, sha refers to person). Kelly M. Foreman brings together ethnomusicological field research, including studying and performing the shamisen among geisha in Tokyo, with historical research. The book elaborates how musical art is an essential part of the identity of the Japanese geisha rather than a secondary feature, and locates current practice within a tradition of two and half centuries. The book opens by deconstructing the idea of 'geisha' as it functions in Western societies in order to understand why gei has been, and continues to be, neglected in geisha studies. Subsequent chapters detail the myriad musical genres and traditions with which geisha have been involved during their artistic history, as well as their position within the traditional arts society. Considering the current situation more closely, the final chapters explore actual dedication to art today by geisha, and analyse how they create impromptu performances at evening banquets. An important issue here is geisha-patron artistic collaboration, which leads to consideration of what Foreman argues to be the unique and essential nexus of identity, eroticism and aesthetics within the geisha world.

Author : Boye Lafayette De Mente
Publisher : Cultural-Insight Books
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2009-11
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780914778295

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Amazing Japan! by Boye Lafayette De Mente Pdf

Japan is known worldwide for its economic prowess and such iconic symbols as geisha, karaoke, manga, Mt. Fuji, ninja, feudal-age samurai warriors and huge sumo wrestlers. What is not so well-known are its amazing historical artifacts [shrines; temples; castles; the world's largest and oldest wooden buildings; arts and crafts, hundreds of annual festivals that go back nearly two thousand years]; the incredible scenic beauty of its mountains, gorges, rivers, one of the longest and most gorgeous coastlines in the world; and a combined modern and traditional lifestyle that is so fascinating and seductive that exposure to it for just a few days is a mind-altering experience. The author identifies and describes a choice selection of things that make Japan one of the world's most unusual, most intriguing, and most enjoyable travel destinations...things that explain why so many foreigners take up permanent residence there once they have experienced life in this amazing country.

Author : Louis Fr?d?ric,Louis-Frédéric
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 1130 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Civilization
ISBN : 0674017536

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Japan Encyclopedia by Louis Fr?d?ric,Louis-Frédéric Pdf

"Knowing Japan and the Japanese better," Louis Frédéric states in the introduction to this encyclopedia, "is one of the necessities of modern life." The Japanese have a profound knowledge of every aspect and detail of Western societies. Unfortunately, we in the West cannot say the same about our knowledge of Japan. We tend to see Japan through a veil of exoticism, as a land of ancient customs and exquisite arts; or we view it as a powerful contributor to the global economy, the source of cutting-edge electronics and innovative management techniques. To go beyond these clichés, we must begin to see how apparently contradictory aspects of modern Japanese culture spring from the country's evolution through more than two millennia of history. This richly detailed yet concise encyclopedia is a guide to the full range of Japanese history and civilization, from the dawn of its prehistory to today, providing clear and accessible information on society and institutions, commerce and industry, sciences, sports, and politics, with particular emphasis on religion, material culture, and the arts. The volume is enhanced by maps and illustrations, along with a detailed chronology of more than 2,000 years of Japanese history and a comprehensive bibliography. Cross-references and an index help the reader trace themes from one article to the next. Japan Encyclopedia will be an indispensable one-volume reference for students, scholars, travelers, journalists, and anyone who wishes to learn more about the past and present of this great world civilization.

Author : Ronald Dore
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1958
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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City Life in Japan by Ronald Dore Pdf

Describes, compares, and analyzes social and economic changes during the past three-quarters of a century.

Author : R. P. Dore
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2023-11-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780520312784

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City Life in Japan by R. P. Dore Pdf

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1958.

Author : Ronald Philip Dore
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Cities and towns
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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City Life in Japan by Ronald Philip Dore Pdf

Author : Boye Lafayette De Mente
Publisher : Cultural-Insight Books
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2009-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780914778028

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Bridging Cultural Barriers in China, Japan, Korea & Mexico by Boye Lafayette De Mente Pdf

The economies of the advanced countries have gone global, but not the cultures This presents a plethora of problems that include economic as well as political affairs, especially with countries whose cultures are often so different that compromises--much less agreements--range from difficult to impossible. In this book, author Boy Lafayette De Mente, known for his pioneer books on the business and social cultures of China, Japan, Korea and Mexico, presents a series of business-oriented insights that take much of the mystery out of the mindset and behavior of the Chinese, Japanese, Koreans and Mexicans. It is excellent background reading for business people, diplomats, political leaders, academics and students.