Ca’ Foscari Japanese Studies

Collana | Ca’ Foscari Japanese Studies
Miscellanea | Itineraries of an Anthropologist
Capitolo | Researching Shamanism in Contemporary Japan

Researching Shamanism in Contemporary Japan

Abstract

This paper takes its cue from Massimo Raveri’s studies and interests, especially concerning Japanese shamanic practitioners and the relationship between media and religion. By further broadening his analysis with more recent data, this paper suggests how a study of contemporary Japanese shamanism could be undertaken, within the theoretical framework offered by critical discourse analysis. Through the suggested examination of the multiple discourses on shamans conducted in peripheral and central areas of the country, it would be possible to reach a better understanding of both shamanism and contemporary society, overcoming essentialist views.


Open access | Peer reviewed

Presentato: 14 Gennaio 2021 | Accettato: 05 Marzo 2021 | Pubblicato 18 Ottobre 2021 | Lingua: en

Keywords Contemporary JapanDiscourse analysisPolythetic classJapanese shamanismShaman


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