Why Are the Japanese Non-Religious?: Japanese Spirituality: Being Non-Religious in a Religious Culture

by Toshimaro Ama

Why Are the Japanese Non-Religious?: Japanese Spirituality: Being Non-Religious in a Religious Culture, translated here for the first time in English, was first published in Japan in 1996. It has also been translated into Korean and German. Author Toshimaro Ama examines the concept of mushukyo, or lack of specific religious beliefs. According to Ama, the Japanese generally lack an understanding of or desire to commit to a particular...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761830561
• ISBN13: 9780761830566
• Release Date: November 2004
• Publisher: Rlpg/Galleys
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 8.6"