Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from Manners and Customs of the Japanese, in the Nineteenth Century
Condition of Women - Naming of Infants - Treatment of Chil dren. Education.-abdomen ripping. Evil Eye - Change of N ame.-marriage. - Courtship. - Marriage-brokers. - Pres ents. - wedding.-abdication of Heads of Families - Forms of Politeness. Correspondence. Presents - Visits. Ban quets. F - Tea-drinking. - Amusements. Music. -. Dancing. Gamesj - Forfeits. - lntoxication.-rural and Water Parties.1 - Retailers of Gossip, Teachers of Good Manners - Nayboen or Concealed Death. - Ceremonies in the House of Death.
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