Message from cbessolo

[Anonymous]

I enjoyed the description of the status system and the mismatch between rankings and actual power, especially of the “marginal” groups ‘eta’ and ‘hinin’. I found it interesting that though they practice in the realm of death, the doctors were exempt from being considered ‘polluted’.

I wonder how often the practice of adopting heirs to fill an apparent void in suitable lineage resulted in issues of resentment and drama in ‘householdism’ à la Romans.

At the Centennial Exhibition of 1876, Japan participated with many exhibitions to display the strengths of their unique culture, especially artisan pieces. Students would probably enjoy seeing examples of what fairgoers could view as 'new wonders'.