02136cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324500190014826400510016730000470021833600260026533700260029133800360031750000310035350800440038452012050042853400450163365300500167865300340172885600430176299900170180535249UtSlPG20260610133814.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDS1 aShiukichi, Shigemi,d1865-192812aA Japanese Boy 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-02-12  aProduced by Andrea Ball & Marc D'Hooghe  a"A Japanese Boy" by Shigemi Shiukichi is an autobiographical account likely written in the late 19th century. This work provides an intimate glimpse into the life of a Japanese boy growing up in the coastal town of Imabari, highlighting his experiences from childhood through early adolescence. The narrative encompasses various aspects of daily life, family, school, and traditional culture, inviting readers to explore the unique upbringing of the author against the backdrop of a changing Japan.  The opening of the book establishes the setting in Imabari, a small seaport town characterized by its shallow harbor and vibrant local life. The author reminisces about his grandfather's home, the warmth of family interactions, and the simplicity of his childhood experiences, including attending an old-fashioned school where penmanship and traditional education were prioritized. Readers are introduced to various elements of Japanese culture, such as traditional games, food preparation, and rituals, creating a rich tapestry that illustrates the author's formative years filled with warmth, curiosity, and vivid memories of his childhood environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aJapan -- Social life and customs -- 1868-1912  aShiukichi, Shigemi, 1865-192840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35249  c76094d76094