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A Handbook of Place Names in Japan : Their History and Significance.
・ISBN 978-1-912961-23-8 hard GB£ 85.00
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| 著者・編者 | Maher, John C., |
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| 出版社 | (Renaissance Books, UK) |
| 出版年月 | 2021.06 |
| ページ数 | 352 pp. |
| 言語 | ENG |
| ニュース番号 | ＜673-1053＞ |
解説
This is a comprehensive guide to place-names in Japan. It lists the names in English and Japanese, their literal translation in English, as well as the folk-etymologies of all Japan's cities and many towns. It is the first detailed description of place-names in Japan in any world language other than Japanese. Approximately 5000 place-names are arranged alphabetically covering historic and tourist-site towns, and important rivers and mountains. Entries are arranged alphabetically by prefecture following the 47 prefectures tod?fuken ????. Place-names are icons of local and national identity and are also signs of cultural traditions and popular beliefs - part of everyday life and conversation, politics, food names, jokes, proverbs and song. Importantly, too, they reflect the history of Japan from the beginning of the modern period.