Routledge - The Japanese Family: Touch, Intimacy and Feeling

Explore the deep connections of Japanese parenting in The Japanese Family: Touch, Intimacy and Feeling. Part of the Japan Anthropology Workshop Series, this book examines how the bond between parent and child develops from the very beginning of life. It follows this progression as children move from the family unit into the wider world, including playschools and formal schools. This work examines the role of physical contact and touch in building intimacy and emotional connection. It tracks how these feelings persist even as physical contact decreases over time. By connecting Japanese practices to theoretical writings from both Japan and the West, the text provides a comparative look at how body, mind, and feeling are understood across different cultures. Whether you are a student of sociology or interested in cultural anthropology, this book offers a detailed look at how social structures and physical interactions shape the human experience in Japan. It provides a unique perspective on how intimacy is maintained through different stages of development.