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Jade, amber, obsidian and serpentinite: the social context of exotic stone exchange networks in central Japan during the late middle Jômon period
No full textThis dissertation presents a holistic, contextual approach to long-distance exchange networks in Central Japan ca. 4000BP, by focussing on the conditions behind consumption, circulation and production of exotic materials-particularly jadeite and amber, derived from unique and spatially limited source areas: the Japan Sea Coast and the Pacific Coast, respectively. Analysis is based on a sample of 175 sites located in Nagano, Yamanashi, Tokyo, Kanagawa and Chiba prefectures. Analysis of consumption patterns shows that (compared to other artefact categories) stone ornaments, particularly jadeite and amber pendants, are far more frequently associated with 'intentional deposition', namely mortuary contexts. This indicates that a different value was ascribed to jadeite and amber pendants. However, other evidence of social differentiation during the Middle Jômon is absent. Statistical analysis of wider distribution patterns, focusing on the variability of site characteristics, supports the hypothesis that the presence of jadeite and/or amber pendants is strongly associated with 'core' settlements sites characterised by large house numbers, continuous habitation throughout the Middle Jômon period, and evidence of ritual practices. Contrary to some hypotheses, evidence for related distribution between jadeite pendants and serpentinite adzes (from the same production sites) was lacking, whereas association with relatively high quantities of obsidian (used for arrowheads) proved to be strong. It is suggested that exploitation and export of nearby high-quality obsidian resources contributed to the prosperity and longevity of Japan Alps settlements. In the greater Tokyo Plains area, settlements stable and influential enough to participate in the exchange networks are located at major rivers or coastal areas. Preliminary assessment of the conditions at production sites suggests different motives for part-time ornament production. It is hypothesised that inhabitants of the Japan Sea area-a hostile and isolated environment-may have engaged in fairly regular production and export of jadeite pendants and serpentinite ground adzes, in order to maintain interregional relations, possibly as a socio-economic safety net. Perhaps-in the absence of obvious environmental or subsistence constraints-Pacific Coast inhabitants produced amber pendants occasionally, exchanging them as hunting amulets between specialist hunters. However, further research involving subsistence patterns is essential for a deeper understanding of long-distance exchange network membership. Finally, it is suggested that instead of being individually-owned valuables, jadeite pendants (as 'esoteric', inalienable items) circulated among certain settlements in an interregional exchange network, regulating relationships and creating a social context for different types of exchange. Perhaps mortuary contexts indicate exchange relations with 'the other world'
A study on the roles of the small inns in local community : A case of the guesthouse’s events in Monzen area, Nagano City
No full textThe purpose of this study is to clear up the roles of the small inns in local community. As a specific case in point, the study examines the events planned by guesthouse “Nagano Guesthouse (Tentative)” located at Monzen area, Nagano city. The events are three. 1) shared meal as potluck party, 2) handcrafts, 3) meeting of local members.In conclusion, the study suggests the following: 1) The Nagano Guesthouse has a function of the tourist’s accommodation. 2) In Addition, this guesthouse is created as a build up interaction opportunities among the local community members and tourists. 3) Also, The Nagano guesthouse has role as the communication opportunities with local members. 4) Therefore, the small inns has possibilities of role as interactive hub in the local community.研究ノー
Postcard from A. Nagano to Mr. Walter E. Pollock, August 18, 1979
No full textPost-WWII, Pollock maintains various correspondence with folks from the Fresno Assembly Center, as well as other correspondence with the Pentagon.Walter E. Pollock was the head of the service division at the Fresno Assembly Center. He was deeply affected by his time working at the center and was working on a memoir of his experiences there, but unfortunately passed away before it could be completed. The collection contains his research and draft chapters
Letter from A. Nagano to Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Pollock, January 14. 1980
No full textIncludes an envelope only. Post-WWII, Pollock maintains various correspondence with folks from the Fresno Assembly Center, as well as other correspondence with the Pentagon.Walter E. Pollock was the head of the service division at the Fresno Assembly Center. He was deeply affected by his time working at the center and was working on a memoir of his experiences there, but unfortunately passed away before it could be completed. The collection contains his research and draft chapters
Letter from Atusko Ann Nagano to Mr. and Mrs. Pollock, January 12, 1980
No full textPost-WWII, Pollock maintains various correspondence with folks from the Fresno Assembly Center, as well as other correspondence with the Pentagon.Walter E. Pollock was the head of the service division at the Fresno Assembly Center. He was deeply affected by his time working at the center and was working on a memoir of his experiences there, but unfortunately passed away before it could be completed. The collection contains his research and draft chapters
Postcard from Atsuko Nagano to Mr. Walter E. Pollock. June 6. 1979
No full textPost-WWII, Pollock maintains various correspondence with folks from the Fresno Assembly Center, as well as other correspondence with the Pentagon.Walter E. Pollock was the head of the service division at the Fresno Assembly Center. He was deeply affected by his time working at the center and was working on a memoir of his experiences there, but unfortunately passed away before it could be completed. The collection contains his research and draft chapters
Letter from Ann Atsuko Nagano to Mr. Pollock, July 7, 1981
No full textPost-WWII, Pollock maintains various correspondence with folks from the Fresno Assembly Center, as well as other correspondence with the Pentagon.Walter E. Pollock was the head of the service division at the Fresno Assembly Center. He was deeply affected by his time working at the center and was working on a memoir of his experiences there, but unfortunately passed away before it could be completed. The collection contains his research and draft chapters
Gaiko Dialects of Nagano Prefecture
No full text地域語が共通語に受容される過程を「外行」と呼び、その方言を「外行方言」と呼ぶことを述べた。そして、長野県からの外行方言として三例をとりあげ、それらの外行過程を観察、考察した。「ピンピンコロリ（PPK）」は、長野県下伊那郡高森町の教育委員によって造語された。当初は「それを幸せに思う気持ち」が表現された語で、「PPK 運動」という複合語としても使用された。その後、「ピンピンして健康で長生きしてコロリと死ぬ」という様態を指す名詞として長野県内では定着し、全国的にも使用されるようになった。平均寿命の延びで健康長寿が願われる時代に移行したこと、平均寿命が上位に位置する長野県からの発信であったこと、すでにあった共通語の副詞「ぽっくり」にくらべて意味が拡張し名詞としての自由度を獲得したことなどが、全国的な伝播を後押ししたと考えられる。「二年参り」「おつかれさま」についても、地域語の変容をとらえながら、全国に伝播した要因を、社会文化、意識態度、言語それ自体に注目しつつ分析、考察した。From the perspective of observation on the regional language side, the author called the process by which a regional language is accepted into the common language ‘gaiko’, and the dialects of that language ‘gaiko dialects’. Three cases of gaiko dialects from Nagano Prefecture were taken up, and the process of gaiko was observed and discussed. The term ‘pinpinkorori (PPK)’ was coined by a member of the education committee of Takamori Town, Shimoina County, Nagano Prefecture. Initially, the term expressed a feeling of happiness about it, and was also used as a compound term for the ‘PPK movement’. Later, it became established in Nagano Prefecture as a noun referring to the aspect of ‘living a long and healthy life and dying without suffering’, and is now also used nationwide. The fact that the term was introduced from Nagano Prefecture, which has the highest average life expectancy in Japan, and the fact that the meaning of the term was expanded compared to the common adverb ‘pokkuri’, which was already used, gave it greater freedom as a noun, are thought to have contributed to its spread nationwide. The factors that led to the nationwide spread of ‘ninenmairi’ and ‘otsukaresama’ were analysed and discussed, focusing on social culture, attitudes and the language itself, while capturing the transformation of the regional language.Article信州大学人文科学論集 12(1) : 51-67, (2024)departmental bulletin pape
AN INVESTIGATION OF RAINFALL INTENSITF AT NAGANO CITF MAINLF FOR THE PURPOSE OF SEWERAGE DESIGN
No full textThe author applied the empirical formula proposed by FAIR and SHERMAN to the rainfall records at Nagano City, a representative of mountainous districts in Japan. The calculated values by the formula obtained show a fair accordance with the given data, as is the case in the original computation by them. The present work would therefore suggest to be worthy of notice in sewerage design in this country.Article信州大学工学部紀要 6: 105-122 (1956)departmental bulletin pape
Direct numerical simulation of heat transfer in turbulent flows laden with microparticles
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