Kyoto's Gion Festival: A Social History

by Mark Teeuwen

Book Overview

This book focuses on the long history of what is arguably the most prestigious and influential festival in Japan - Kyoto's Gion festival. It explores this history from the festival's origins in the late 10th century to its post-war revival, drawing on Japanese historical studies and archival materials as well as the author's participant observation fieldwork.

Exploring the social and political networks that have kept this festival alive for...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1350229962
• ISBN13: 9781350229969
• Release Date: August 2024
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"