Provides information about the Shinto religion, covering its festivals, prayers, and rituals

Simple Guide to Shinto, The Religion of Japan (Simple Guides to World Religions)

Religion & Spirituality

Reader, Ian

Other Eastern Religions & Sacred Texts

Global Books Ltd

This is the story of a Japanese princess. It is the first autobiography by a member of the Japanese Imperial Family to be published in English.Her name was Setsuko, Princess Chichibu, who was born in Walton-on-Thames, England, in 1909, was educated at the Peeresses' School for Girls, Tokyo, and the Friends School, Washington, and was then invited to marry Prince Chichibu, younger brother of Emperor Hirohito and therefore next in line to the throne. She accepted, and although from a distinguished noble family in western Japan - the Matsudairas - she was technically a commoner because her father had earlier renounced his title and so she had to be 'adopted' by the Imperial Family. The marriage duly took place in September 1928. She died at the age of 85 in August 1995, the Prince having died prematurely of tuberculosis some forty years earlier.It is a remarkable 'fairy' story in so many respects, sadly set in the wrong epoch. Much more could have been said; and yet there is much that need not be said. There is certainly a great deal 'between the lines'. Both the Prince (who spent some time studying in London and Oxford) and Princess had especially close links with England and the United States. When Japan entered the Second World War they both had to endure the unendurable: their mother country having declared war on their adopted countries. It was an appalling nightmare for them both.In the post-war years, the Princess made numerous trips to Europe in an attempt to rebuild old friendships. She was greatly loved and admired. There were no children.

The Silver Drum: A Japanese Imperial Memoir

History

Chichibu, Princess

Asia

This is a compact guide to the customs of Indonesia, a vast country of 200 hundred million people and 600 inhabited islands, and with a territory spanning over 32,000 miles.

Simple Guide to Indonesia: Customs & Etiquette (SIMPLE GUIDES CUSTOMS AND ETIQUETTE)

Politics & Social Sciences

Saunders, Graham E.

Social Sciences

Simple Guide to the Protestant Tradition (World Religion Series)

Rhymer, David

Christian Books & Bibles

Theravada is the Buddhism of South East Asia, practised mainly in Thailand, Burma and Sri Lanka. This book covers the main features of the religion, the life of the monk, and the role of the laity.

The Simple Guide to Theravada Buddhism (World Religion Series)

St. Ruth, Diana

St. Ruth, Richard

Simple Guide to Customs & Etiquette in Hungary, as with all titles in this series, offers the reader a unique focus on the customs, etiquette and way of life in Hungary today, providing a wealth of 'insider' knowledge in an easily accessed, pocket book format. 25 b/w illustrations + map.

Simple Guide to Customs and Etiquette in Hungary (Simple Guides: Customs and Etiquette)

Jotischky, Laszlo

Sociology

Book by Mason, Caroline, Sanderson, Arene, Slatter, Irene

Simple Guide to China: Customs & Etiquette (SIMPLE GUIDES CUSTOMS AND ETIQUETTE)

Murray, Geoffrey

Mason, Caroline

Simple Guide to Using Acupuncture: The Five Elements (Simple Guides, Series 4, Natural Health)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Franglen, Nora

Alternative Medicine

Simple Guide to Australia: Customs and Etiquette (SIMPLE GUIDES CUSTOMS AND ETIQUETTE)

Milligan, Angela

Simple Guide to Using Homeopathy

Smith,Kevin

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