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This book focuses on the historical construction of language norms and its relationship to actual language use in contemporary Japan.

Why are different varieties of the Japanese language used differently in social interaction, and how are they perceived? How do honorifics operate to express di

Language and Society in Japan deals with issues important to an understanding of language in Japan today, among them multilingualism, language and nationalism,

The kimono is an iconic garment with a history as rich and colourful as the textiles from which it is crafted. Deeply associated with Japanese culture both past

The book studies the “Manchurian immigrants” from many important aspects suchas agricultural operation, education, religion, and women’s issues. It contai