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modern-day Japan. Spanning one and a half centuries from the Meiji Restoration in 1868 to the beginning of the twenty-first century, this volume covers topics such as technology, food, nationalism and rise of anime and manga in the visual arts. The Cambridge Companion to Modern Japanese Culture traces the cultural transformation that took place over the course of the twentieth century, and paints a picture of a nation rich in cultural diversity. With contributions from some of the most prominent scholars in the field, The Cambridge Companion to Modern Japanese Culture is an authoritative introduction to this subject.

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This Companion provides a comprehensive overview of the influences that have shaped modern-day Japan.

About the Author

Yoshio Sugimoto is a Professor Emeritus in the School of Social Sciences, La Trobe University, Victoria.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press; Illustrated edition (June 30, 2009)

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 430 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0521706637

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0521706636

Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.34 pounds

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.98 x 1.08 x 9.02 inches

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Very biased opinion if Japan.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST BUY IF INTERESTED IN JAPAN

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Truly enlightening on Japanese popular culture. I highly recommend if you are interested in learning more about and a deeper understanding of Japanese culture.

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fast delivery, good condition! this book is academic so recommendable for graduate students.

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It's been helping me keep up with class and learn about the Japanese culture in depth.

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2.0 out of 5 stars but it is boring.

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I bought it as a text for my course, but it is boring.

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Got it much quicker than estimated, would order from the same person again! No damage to the book even, looks like it was lightly read and only had very very light wear on some corners. Beautiful! And a very attractive cover as well... I was very happy when I found out this was required for my class :) Shallow, but I already was a fan of the cover's artist.

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Geoff Crocker

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting narrative lacking analysis

Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2018

These papers offer an interesting description of various aspects of Japanese life through family, school, work, religion, politics, literature, music, housing, food, sports etc. The descriptive narrative informs but doesn’t greatly enlighten. Papers on discrimination against Buraku culture, and the cult of manga and anime, begin to explore more unique aspects of Japanese culture. But the overall result is a disappointingly bland treatment of a fascinating subject.

The roots of Japanese mentality, attitude and behaviour are not examined. The historical juxtaposition of delicacy with atrocity, of respect for age with adherence to reason, of a high code of honour with currently shameful, or formerly horrific suicidal consequences, of compliance to the point of mute obedience and emperor worship, of unassuaged offence to other ethnic nations – all these are fascinating elements of the recent history of Japanese culture. This collection fails to address these issues.

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Jeydon Valtor

4.0 out of 5 stars A good overview, but perhaps narrow in perspective

Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2011

While this book does do a good overview of modern Japanese culture, going into depth on several selected themes and a separate topic in each chapter, I felt that the view point of the authors was quite rigid and sometimes quite dogmatic. In most conclusions, in the preface, and again and again throughout the book it is mentioned that such and such things are "multifaceted" and must be looked at through several "lenses" and that everything is dynamic and fragmented, etc. However, I found that these "lenses" the authors were using were consistently the lenses of sociologists and linguistic anthropologists. I have no disregard for these approaches, however I would have found the book much more intriguing and and sensible had an historical approach, a political approach, or even a psychological approach been included in some of the chapters. Modern Japanese culture is inherently tied to the historical and political aspects of the broader picture, so it was disappointing to see that a discussion of the culture's progression through the modern time was left out. Instead "modern" is treated as fixed and present.

Aside from these complaints, the authors did a fantastic job of providing a brief examination of modern culture while positing new view points on academically debated issues.

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Geoff Crocker

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting narrative lacking analysis

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das buch ist sehr interessant und hilft mir sehr bei einigen aufgaben in meinem Studium.

anfangs brauchte ich nur ein Kspitel aber der rest ist mehr als nur interessant.

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さいもん

5.0 out of 5 stars 高いけれど、、、

Reviewed in Japan on May 13, 2016

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外国から見た日本について知ることができるので、日本人こそこの本を読むべきだと思います。英語の勉強にもなります。

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ILoveAnime!

4.0 out of 5 stars my review of TCC to modern japanese culture

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wow, what can I say. I have to admit i have been a fan of Japan for along time, so seeing this book it was a must for me. the in-depthness of the culture, the origins & history of the language is intreging, it's a must for people wanting to know more about japan past, presant and the futre.

Enjoyable Reading

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だんなさま

3.0 out of 5 stars 情報が古く、しかも難しい

Reviewed in Japan on May 13, 2012

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英語で日本の文化が書かれている最適な本がなかったので、出版日が一番新しかったこの本を購入しました。

日本文化を把握することはできますが、全体的にデータが古く（4-5年前）、かつ大学講義用の本なので結構英語が難しいです。

ですが、販売されている本のなかでは（古いながらもデータも豊富で）日本文化全体を把握したい外国人にはいいとおもいます。

（ですが読むのに根気がいります）

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The Cambridge Companion to Modern Japanese Culture

(Cambridge Companions to Culture)

by Yoshio Sugimoto (Editor)

3.95 · Rating details · 85 ratings · 12 reviews

This Companion provides a comprehensive overview of the influences that have shaped modern-day Japan. Spanning one and a half centuries from the Meiji Restoration in 1868 to the beginning of the twenty-first century, this volume covers topics such as technology, food, nationalism and rise of anime and manga in the visual arts. The Cambridge Companion to Modern Japanese Culture traces the cultural transformation that took place over the course of the twentieth century, and paints a picture of a nation rich in cultural diversity. With contributions from some of the most prominent scholars in the field, The Cambridge Companion to Modern Japanese Culture is an authoritative introduction to this subject. (less)

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Published June 30th 2009 by Cambridge University Press (first published April 14th 2009)

Original TitleThe Cambridge Companion to Modern Japanese Culture (Cambridge Companions to Culture)

ISBN0521706637 (ISBN13: 9780521706636)

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Sep 13, 2012S.P. rated it it was amazing

Shelves: non-fiction, japanology

This is the book on modern Japanese culture I have been looking for. It is more academic than some of the popular titles (a relief to me because I like to know why, rather than just what), but not so heavy as the really chunky tomes (Yes Cambridge History of Japan, I am talking about you). It is organised into 20 chapters, each is essentially an introductory text concerned with a particular aspect of Japanese culture and each written by a different author (one assumes an expert in that particular field). The sections conform to a similar format – an introduction, main body covering the salient points, a conclusion and list of footnotes with further reading – I may well be spending some time tracking down a few of the further reading articles from the particularly interesting sections.

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An extra star has been appended to my rating here for the quality of the artwork on the cover. It is quite beautiful, I wonder if there is a poster of it somewhere... (less)

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Shaun

Sep 09, 2016Shaun rated it really liked it

Shelves: 日本語, non-fiction

Highlights for myself, the chapters on language, work, school, manga/anime (part of which is extended in the "exporting Japan's culture" chapter) and surprisingly housing. Those looking for politics would have more fun with Curtis' "The Logic of Japanese Politics".

Nice, short, sharp well-researched chapters with further reading lists a plenty. Good addition to my slowly growing Jap history/culture shelf. (less)

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Grace Kwan

Jan 21, 2018Grace Kwan rated it really liked it

A bit drier and more academic than I expected given the cover, but the essays provided a fascinating overview of trends in modern Japanese society.

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Mirai

Apr 28, 2021Mirai rated it liked it

A really great book that introduces "Modern Japanese Culture" but by modern it means up until ~2006 (it was published in 2009). Nether-less it's still a great read and I'm very happy that I've read it. Do I recommend it? If you like Japan and you want to know more, why not? It's very interesting ☺️ (less)

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Praj

May 31, 2010Praj rated it liked it

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Yoshio Sugimoto presents systematic introspection of Japanese culture through a multifaceted lens. The study integrates a series of literature compositions and conjectures by well-known intellects; diminishing the myth of Japan being a homogenous social order. Formerly know for its obstinate and inflexible cultural, religious and political principles; Japan amended its societal infrastructure integrating a secular and heterogeneous atmosphere whilst preserving its legacy and mores.

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Nathalie

Nov 03, 2011Nathalie rated it really liked it

Shelves: japan, non-fiction, historical

It was a quite interesting book, a good insight into modern Japanese culture, spanning over many topics, such as family life, music, work culture... It will never be the same as experiencing the culture hands on, of course, but it was a good introduction and overview.

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Cassey

Aug 31, 2018Cassey rated it really liked it

Shelves: visual-studies

Very easy to read short chapters covering a wide range of topics.