Same as Asian Studies 361 (Topic 38) and Religious Studies 352F. Explores the structures of family, kinship, and religion in Japan since 1868 and their roles in the creation and expression of national and individual identities. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Anthropology 328F, Asian Studies 361 (Topic 38), Religious Studies 352 (Topic 9), 352F. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.