Western Books on Japan

Chirimen-bon (Crepe-paper Books)

Description

Database of high-resolution images of Chirimen-bon (Japanese folktales written in other languages, printed on Japanese washi paper made for export in the Meiji and Taishō eras), held at Nichibunken.

Data Count: 71 items (As of April 2006)

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Materials included in the Nichibunken database may contain cruel or discriminatory language and be considered inappropriate by today's standards. These historical materials have been made available for research purposes in their original form, without any alteration or modification. Use of these materials necessitates recognition of their provision as an historical and academic resource.