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Author | : Brett L. Walker |
Publisher | : University of Washington Press |
Total Pages | : 355 |
Release | : 2009-11-23 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 0295989939 |
Many Japanese once revered the wolf as Oguchi no Magami, or Large-Mouthed Pure God, but as Japan began its modern transformation wolves lost their otherworldly status and became noxious animals that needed to be killed. By 1905 they had disappeared from the country. In this spirited and absorbing narrative, Brett Walker takes a deep look at the scientific, cultural, and environmental dimensions of wolf extinction in Japan and tracks changing attitudes toward nature through Japan's long history. Grain farmers once worshiped wolves at shrines and left food offerings near their dens, beseeching the elusive canine to protect their crops from the sharp hooves and voracious appetites of wild boars and deer. Talismans and charms adorned with images of wolves protected against fire, disease, and other calamities and brought fertility to agrarian communities and to couples hoping to have children. The Ainu people believed that they were born from the union of a wolflike creature and a goddess. In the eighteenth century, wolves were seen as rabid man-killers in many parts of Japan. Highly ritualized wolf hunts were instigated to cleanse the landscape of what many considered as demons. By the nineteenth century, however, the destruction of wolves had become decidedly unceremonious, as seen on the island of Hokkaido. Through poisoning, hired hunters, and a bounty system, one of the archipelago's largest carnivores was systematically erased. The story of wolf extinction exposes the underside of Japan's modernization. Certain wolf scientists still camp out in Japan to listen for any trace of the elusive canines. The quiet they experience reminds us of the profound silence that awaits all humanity when, as the Japanese priest Kenko taught almost seven centuries ago, we "look on fellow sentient creatures without feeling compassion."
Author | : Elle Marie |
Publisher | : Ellen Meyer |
Total Pages | : 378 |
Release | : 2012-10-29 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1479206652 |
Archaeologist Angela Hunter unearths an ancient codex from a Native American burial mound. But how could an illiterate society have produced the complex writing? Seven hundred years ago, a thriving civilization suddenly vanished. As Angela deciphers the mysterious codex symbols, she begins to unravel one of archaeology's greatest mysteries. Despite forces trying to stop her from learning the chronicle's secrets, Angela discovers the horrifying truth. Can she prevent the tragedies of the past from happening again today?
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Total Pages | : 736 |
Release | : 1924 |
Genre | : Japan |
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Author | : E.M. Stone |
Publisher | : Lulu.com |
Total Pages | : 330 |
Release | : 2020-02-25 |
Genre | : Archaeologists |
ISBN | : 0359044247 |
"Mysteries from the past: Archaeologist Angela Hunter unearths an ancient codex from a Native American burial mound. But how could an illiterate society have produced the complex writing? Clash of cultures: Seven hundred years ago, a thriving civilization suddenly vanished. As Angela deciphers the cryptic codex symbols, she begins to unravel one of archaeology's greatest mysteries. Evil unleashed: Despite forces trying to stop her from learning the chronicle's secrets, Angela discovers the horrifying truth. Can she prevent the tragedies of the past from happening again today?"--Back cover
Author | : William Wayne Farris |
Publisher | : University of Hawaii Press |
Total Pages | : 249 |
Release | : 2019-04-30 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 082488261X |
A Bowl for a Coin is the first book in any language to describe and analyze the history of all Japanese teas from the plant’s introduction to the archipelago around 750 to the present day. To understand the triumph of the tea plant in Japan, William Wayne Farris begins with its cultivation and goes on to describe the myriad ways in which the herb was processed into a palatable beverage, ultimately resulting in the wide variety of teas we enjoy today. Along the way, he traces in fascinating detail the shift in tea’s status from exotic gift item from China, tied to Heian (794–1185) court ritual and medicinal uses, to tax and commodity for exchange in the 1350s, to its complete nativization in Edo (1603–1868) art and literature and its eventual place on the table of every Japanese household. Farris maintains that the increasing sophistication of Japanese agriculture after 1350 is exemplified by tea farming, which became so advanced that Meiji (1868–1912) entrepreneurs were able to export significant amounts of Japanese tea to Euro-American markets. This in turn provided the much-needed foreign capital necessary to help secure Japan a place among the world’s industrialized nations. Tea also had a hand in initiating Japan’s “industrious revolution”: From 1400, tea was being drunk in larger quantities by commoners as well as elites, and the stimulating, habit-forming beverage made it possible for laborers to apply handicraft skills in a meticulous, efficient, and prolonged manner. In addition to aiding in the protoindustrialization of Japan by 1800, tea had by that time become a central commodity in the formation of a burgeoning consumer society. The demand-pull of tea consumption necessitated even greater production into the postwar period—and this despite challenges posed to the industry by consumers’ growing taste for coffee. A Bowl for a Coin makes a convincing case for how tea—an age-old drink that continues to adapt itself to changing tastes in Japan and the world—can serve as a broad lens through which to view the development of Japanese society over many centuries.
Author | : J. J. Rein |
Publisher | : Psychology Press |
Total Pages | : 596 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Ethnology |
ISBN | : 9780700710164 |
First published in 1884, this remains a compelling and authoritative overview of Japan at the turn of the century. Encompassing physical geography, flora and fauna, history, social conditions, ethnography, and topography, many of the observations in this classic study hold true in modern Japan.
Author | : Cross Stitch Collectibles |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | : 64 |
Release | : 2018-11-20 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781729800942 |
Kaga in Snow - Asian Art extra-large print cross stitch pattern by Cross Stitch Collectibles Finished Sizes (approximate) 14 count: 17.75" x 27.75" 18 count: 14" x 21.75" 24 count: 10.5" x 16.25" Stitches: 250w x 390h Pattern Features: * Extra-Large-print for easy reading * Full cross stitches only * Black/White chart with easy-to-read symbols * Comprehensive instruction sheet * Complete materials list included Benefits of Large-Print Cross Stitch Patterns: : This book is an "Extra-Large-Print" cross stitch pattern. Stitching our beautiful cross stitch patterns is a labor of love and very time-consuming. Reading such large patterns for hours at a time can pose a challenge for stitchers of all ages. The large grids and alphabetic symbols used in this cross stitch pattern book makes tackling such a large project much easier and more enjoyable. Cross Stitch Collectibles specializes in high quality cross stitch reproductions of fine art paintings by the Great Masters, including Italian Renaissance, Impressionist, Pre-Raphaelite, Asian, Fractal art, and many more styles. You will find something to love and cherish in our vast collection. Cross stitch your own masterpiece today!!
Author | : Manitoba Horticultural Association |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 1022 |
Release | : 1912 |
Genre | : Forests and forestry |
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Author | : Arthur Beckwith |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 1877 |
Genre | : Decoration and ornament |
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Author | : Naoyuki Matsumoto |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 143 |
Release | : 2016-05-10 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9811007586 |
This book provides biological and agricultural insights into snow mold, a fungal disease affecting land plants observed after the melting of snow. Snow mold fungi can cause significant damage to plant growth both in agriculture and in the natural environment, but the interesting ecology and biology described here will capture the attention of scientists in diverse disciplines. The book describes diverse biological phenomena such as cold tolerance of snow mold fungi and plants and their interactions, occurring in an ecologically unique environment under the snow, which maintains constant low temperature and high humidity. Presented here are the unique strategies of snow mold fungi to survive in diverse habitats and the defensive mechanism in plants tolerant to snow mold fungi infection, as well as the conventional control methods using fungicide or cultural practice. Also contained in the book is speculation on the impact of a changing environment on snow mold diseases and their effects on agricultural production.