The Culture of Japan as Seen through Its Leisure

The Culture of Japan as Seen through Its LeisureProvides a wealth of information about leisure activities in Japan including sports, travel, theater, music, games, and gambling. The Culture of Japan as Seen through Its Leisure brings together scholars of various disciplines from around the globe to discuss different forms of leisure activities in past and present Japan, thus enriching our knowledge of Japanese culture. Arranged in five sections, the volume focuses on everyday activities such as

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