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Nelson, John K.

A year in the life of a Shinto Shrine / John K. Nelson.
p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 0-295-97499-0 (alk. paper)
ISBN 0-295-97500-8 (pbk. : alk. paper)

1. Suwa Jinja (Nagasaki-shi, Japan). 2. Religious life--
Shinto. 3. Shinto--Customs and practices. I. Title
BL2225.N2552s883 1996 95-23257
299'.56135'095224 -- DC20 CIP

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