From the playful work of creating cartoon characters to hunting and fishing for relaxation (and the problems tourists cause for local industry) from drinking with workmates to karaoke training for leisure with pop fans and gangsters, in gay bars, and at the heart of a country festival, the authors of this book lead the reader through Japanese worlds little known even to many Japanese. They show how laughter may upset the perception of reality, and free the mind for a path to deeper wisdom. The chapters demonstrate how the power of play can express deep social divisions, burning political antagonism, and eternal religious dilemmas. ![]() Drawing on the work of theorists such as Huizinga, Caillois, Turner and Wittgenstein, Japan at Play raises key questions about the relationship between play and culture. ![]() This book combines careful consideration of ageold questions about the nature of play, alongside delightful detail about the playful world of contemporary Japan. It can be both a carefree, joyful activity, but can equally sometimes disclose a fierce, secret violence. It is fundamental rather than superficial: all humans play – at any age. ![]() Play may seem such a simple activity, but it is actually far more complex and elusive than first glance might suggest.
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