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Nurturing a Healthy Life for All by Involving All: The Publications of Yojo (nurturing life; 養生) in Early Modern Japan

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In the Edo era (1603-1867) of Japan the care of one's body became a popular topic and many Yojo books were published. These books not only quoted Chinese traditional health theories but also dealt with the writers' own life experiences regarding how to develop one's life, preserve health, and recuperation from illnesses. Furthermore, it was in the Edo era that Japanese began to be particularly conscious of the health of the general population. Common people became very interested in health and the diseases of the self and the family. The availability of medical care expanded during the Mid-Edo period, not only in cities but also in local areas. During that time, people from all walks of life, not only doctors, but literary scholars, artists, confucianist, zen monks and others became interested and involved. Research shows that to date, the number of Yojo books published may amount to hundreds of titles. There are indistinct dates regarding the publication and possession of Yojo books. And there are few studies that have paid attention to unknown anonymous writers or writers who were not doctors. Based on research on Yojo books' publications, this presentation will provide an overview of Yojo book publications and will analyze a few lesser known Yojo books which were written by artists, literary scholars, lords and others. These will help to clarity the strategies described in them and help spread knowledge about disease prevention and recovery of wellness. Today, perhaps we may not accept or agree with some of the wellness skills and archaic expressions used in Yojo books, but their positive ways of thinking about daily life still have great value to us.

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