Historical narrative in Japanese local identity

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Research on historical narratives is highly relevant in the general context of Memory Studies development. This article examines the relationship between historical narrative and local community identity using a narrative from the Japanese community of Yuwa Memeki in Akita Prefecture, Tohoku region. This is a remarkable example of how a special collective memory can be preserved in a local community, creating a unique local identity and perception of history that is different from the traditional national one. The article describes how the historical reality is reflected in the narrative about the folklore character Yashaki, which is significant for this community, and what this may say about the peculiarities of the local identity.

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Narrative, collective identity, history of japan, japanese folklore, collective memory

Короткий адрес: https://sciup.org/170188822

IDR: 170188822   |   DOI: 10.24412/2500-1000-2021-5-1-137-140

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