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Sex and the Japanese : the sensual side of Japan / Boye Lafayette De Mente
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Sex and the Japanese : the sensual side of Japan / Boye Lafayette De Mente

by Boye De Mente

This book explores the changing concepts of sexuality in Japanese culture from historical traditions to contemporary customs. It examines how Shinto beliefs have shaped attitudes towards sex, analysing modern phenomena such as love hotels, massage parlours, and escort services.

Accession 1655 ISBN 9780804838269 Publisher Tuttle
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