Keywords: (Produktform)Paperback / softback ; (Zielgruppe)Academics and students of Japanese studies, folklore, mythology, and cultural anthropology. The book offers an in-depth examination that could be useful for research and teaching. People with an interest in Japanese history, religion, and spirituality. Readers looking to deepen their understanding of cultural and religious traditions in Japan. General readers with a passion for mythology, legends, and folktales from around the world. Those fascinated by exploring folk belief systems and seeing common threads across cultures. Travelers planning visits to Japan who want context on the cultural practices and spiritual sites they may encounter. Useful as a primer and reference while traveling in Japan. ; (Produktform (spezifisch))Unsewn / adhesive bound ; (VLB-WN)1581: Art: financial aspects ; (BIC subject category)ABQ: Art: financial aspects ; (BISAC Subject Heading)ART043000: Art: financial aspects ; (VLB-WN)1725: Social groups and identities ; (BIC subject category)JFS: Social groups and identities ; (BISAC Subject Heading)FAM000000: Social groups and identities ; (VLB-WN)1973: Social and ethical issues ; (BIC subject category)JFF: Social and ethical issues ; (BISAC Subject Heading)PHI005000: Social and ethical issues ; (VLB-WN)1550: Asian history ; (BIC subject category)HBJF: Asian history ; (BISAC Subject Heading)HIS003000: Asian history ; (BIC subject category)HBJQ: History of other geographical groupings and regions ; (BISAC Subject Heading)HIS059000: History of other geographical groupings and regions ; (BIC subject category)HBAH: Historiography ; (BISAC Subject Heading)HIS016000: Historiography ; Japan ; Japanese ; Nippon ; Japanese folklore ; Japanese mythology ; Japanese legends ; Japanese traditions ; Japanese spirits