Nature, Ritual, and Society in Japan's Ryukyu Islands 041535563X, 9780415355636

Despite their small area, the southern islands of Japan can be seen as stepping stones towards a more nuanced view of cu

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Nature, Ritual, and Society in Japan's Ryukyu Islands
041535563X, 9780415355636

Focuses specifically on the concept and role of islands in the medieval world. The main characteristic of an island is,

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