Things Japanese in Hawai'i

John DeFrancis

Published by University of Hawaii Press 1973

Things Japanese in Hawai'i

John DeFrancis

https://doi.org/10.1515/9780824887247

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DeFrancis John :

John DeFrancis (1911- 2009) John DeFrancis (1911–2009), Emeritus Professor of Chinese at the University of Hawai'i, graduated from Yale in 1933 and immediately departed for China to pursue his interests. In three years of study and travel, he covered over 4,000 miles in Northwest China and Mongolia, across the Gobi Desert, and down the Yellow River, immersing himself in grassroots contact with the language and people. Upon his return to the United States, DeFrancis earned his M.A. and Ph.D. from Columbia University. He taught at several institutions nationwide. Dr. DeFrancis is the author of dozens of articles and books on spoken and written Chinese, among them a widely used 12-volume set of educational materials and Visible Speech: The Diverse Oneness of Writing Systems (UH Press, 1989).John DeFrancis (1911- 2009) John DeFrancis (1911–2009), Emeritus Professor of Chinese at the University of Hawai'i, graduated from Yale in 1933 and immediately departed for China to pursue his interests. In three years of study and travel, he covered over 4,000 miles in Northwest China and Mongolia, across the Gobi Desert, and down the Yellow River, immersing himself in grassroots contact with the language and people. Upon his return to the United States, DeFrancis earned his M.A. and Ph.D. from Columbia University. He taught at several institutions nationwide. Dr. DeFrancis is the author of dozens of articles and books on spoken and written Chinese, among them a widely used 12-volume set of educational materials and Visible Speech: The Diverse Oneness of Writing Systems (UH Press, 1989).

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	I
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	VII
Preface Publicly Available Download PDF	IX
Acknowledgments Publicly Available Download PDF	XIII
The People behind the Things Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
1 Calendar of Events Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	10
Annual Events
2 New Year Celebrations Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	17
3 Girls' Day and Boys' Day Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	27
4 Cherry Blossom Festival Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	31
5 Buddha Day and Bodhi Day Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	35
6 Summer Cultural Shows Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	39
7 Bon Festival Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	45
8 Shinto Thanksgiving Festival Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	62
Permanent and Unscheduled Attractions
9 Religions Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	69
10 Temples and Shrines Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	81
11 Tea Ceremony Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	92
12 Flower Arrangement Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	97
13 Gardens and Bonsai Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	101
14 Japanese Art Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	107
15 Music and Dance Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	117
16 Japanese Theater Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	127
17 Other Entertainment Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	135
18 Japanese Sports Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	145
19 Japanese Baths Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	157
20 Food and Dining Places Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	161
21 Stores and Shops Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	169
22 Japanese Language Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	175
23 Instructional Resources Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	180
24 Lifestyle Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	187
Appendix: A Guide to Things Japanese in Hawaii Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	193
Glossary Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	201
Index Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	207

Language: English
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Copyright year: 1973
Audience: General/trade;
Pages
- Main content: 224

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Published: May 25, 2021
ISBN: 9780824887247