The Forgotten Japanese

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Encounters with Rural Life and Folklore

By Tsuneichi Miyamoto and Jeffrey Irish

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The Forgotten Japanese by Tsuneichi Miyamoto and Jeffrey Irish offers an insightful exploration into the lives of ordinary Japanese people. The book captures the rich tapestry of rural traditions, customs, and the everyday experiences that often go unnoticed in urban narratives. Through vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, readers are taken on a journey across Japan's lesser-known landscapes, uncovering the deep cultural heritage and the resilience of its communities.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the cultural tapestry of rural Japan and enjoy exploring the stories of people whose traditional ways are vanishing. It offers a unique blend of travel and adventure with profound insights into the daily lives and wisdom of communities often left out of mainstream narratives. Engaging and reflective, it resonates with those who appreciate a deep dive into cultural anthropology.

The Forgotten Japanese

A revealing look at rural lives and lifestyles that have all but disappeared today.

- Advance Galleys to library media - Featured display at AAS (4/08) and ALA (7/08)

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A groundbreaking document of rural Japanese life, stories, and traditions from 1850-1960.

The Forgotten Japanese by Tsuneichi Miyamoto (1907-1981), a leading Japanese folklore scholar and rural advocate, captures a dying way of life by walking 160,000 kilometers to conduct interviews. This collection includes photos, vignettes, and life stories from pre- and postwar rural Japan and is the first English translation of his modern Japanese classic.

From blowfish to landslides, Miyamoto's stories come to life in Jeffrey Irish's fluid translation.

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The Forgotten Japanese by Tsuneichi Miyamoto and Jeffrey Irish offers a significant exploration of Japanese folklore, akin to the contributions of Yanagita Kunio. It presents a tapestry of stories from fishermen, farmers, and peddlers, woven with themes of local legends, natural disasters, and folk religion. Jeffrey Irish's translation receives praise for its sensitivity and skill, adding depth to Miyamoto's pioneering work in folklore studies.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781933330808

Publisher: Stone Bridge Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 March 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: Stone Bridge Press

Illustration: BW photos and maps

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 139.0mm

Weight: 524g

Pages: 320

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Education & Reference History & Military Jeffrey Irish Non-Fiction Travel & Adventure Tsuneichi Miyamoto

About the Author

Tsuneichi Miyamoto (1907-81) was a a leading scholar of Japanese folklore and customs. He walked over 160,000 kilometers through rural Japan, collecting the songs, stories, and images of a dying way of life, and was an advocate of social and economic invigoration of rural Japan.

Jeffrey S. Irish is a scholar who has long been immersed in life in rural Japan. Irish wrote a column for a Japanese newspaper for ten years and is the author of four books in Japanese about rural Japan. He served twice as "mayor" of a village, population 30, and teaches courses in community regeneration at a university in Kagoshima.