About “Hokuetsu Seppu”
Hokuetsu Seppu is a late Edo-period encyclopedic work that provides a detailed description of life in the Uonuma area of Japan's old Echigo Province. It focuses on the region's human geography, offering insights into the local culture, customs, and daily life. The work highlights the challenges and adaptations of people living in an area known for its long winters and deep snow. It serves as a valuable record of the social and environmental conditions of the time. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
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- 1837