Dr. Gaylan Mathiesen, Retired Professor, Lutheran Brethren Seminary //

This book explores the motivations behind why Japanese people act in a ‘religious’ way, based on what ordinary people say about their attitudes and experiences. In the process, it also uncovers core values within Japanese culture.

Dr. Gaylan Mathiesen, Retired Professor, Lutheran Brethren Seminary //

This book provides a highly readable introduction to Japanese society with chapters covering class, geographical and generational variation, work, education, gender, ethnicity, religion, and popular culture.