Normative Responsibility in the Possession of Farmland in Rural Japan: Elements of the collective spirit in maintaining common agricultural resources

Abstract

This study aims to elucidate the normative responsibility associated with possessing farmland, especially rice paddy, in creating a collective community spirit among farmland owners. In rural Japan, economic activities such as... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. HARUHIKO IBA (Kyoto University)

Topic Area

Rural Studies

Session

SID.26 » Constructing Identities in a Globalizing World (08:00 - Saturday, 28th July, Crown-Zellerbach)