Mark Teeuwen – The Politics of Tradition in Japan
Our guest in this episode of the podcast is Mark Teeuwen, Professor of Japanese Studies at the University of Oslo. Mark will introduce us to one of Japan's most famous festivals, Kyoto's Gion Festival, and help us retrace its millennial history. We will discover how religion, tradition, and politics are deeply interrelated and have helped shape and transform the festival over the course of the centuries. You can learn more about the festival in Mark's latest book, "Kyoto's Gion Festival. A Social History." For a concise overview, refer to his Open Access articles on "Religion" and JJRS.