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MISTRESS-KEEPING IN JAPAN! – The Pitfalls & the Pleasures [Then & Now], by Boyé Lafayette De Mente. Phoenix Books/Publishers. ISBN: 0914778-72-3. Quality trade paperback, 134 pages, $12.95. Available from Amazon.com. To go directly to Amazon.com click on the following link: www.Amazon.com. [Booksellers and libraries see information at the bottom of this file.]
Mistress-keeping has had a long and “illustrious” history in Japan, with fascinating traditions and customs that were unique to Japanese culture.
The practice underwent dramatic changes following the end of the Shogunate era in 1867 and again following the end of World War II in 1945—when it was revitalized by thousands of American and United Nations military and civilian personnel who were part of the Occupation of Japan.
Author Boyé Lafayette De Mente, who was part of that extraordinary phenomenon, describes in detail the nature and role of mistress-keeping during the Shogunate era, in the aftermath of WWII, and how it continues today as part of Japan’s mizu shobai [mee-zoo show-by] or “water business,” providing valuable insights into the entertainment trades that play major roles in business and politics.
The story of mistress-keeping the Japanese way also reveals valuable insights into Japanese culture in general, helping to explain why they think and behave the way they do still today, and is therefore useful knowledge for businesspeople, educators and others with an interest in Japan.
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Boyé Lafayette De Mente is a graduate of Jōchi University in Tokyo and Thunderbird School of Global Management in Glendale, Arizona. He is the author of more than 50 books on the business practices, cultures and languages of China, Japan, Korea and Mexico. For a list and synopses of his books go to: www.boyedemente.com. #
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