02257cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000260012624500300015226400510018230000470023333600260028033700260030633800360033250000310036850801920039952012100059153400450180165300370184685600430188399900170192655939UtSlPG20260610134305.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a06014727  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDS1 aShioya, Sakae,d1873-10aWhen I Was a Boy in Japan 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-11-11  aProduced by MFR, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive)  a"When I Was a Boy in Japan" by Sakae Shioya is a memoir written in the early 20th century. This engaging account portrays the childhood experiences of a Japanese boy, exploring cultural customs, family life, and the adventures of growing up in Japan. The author aims to give Western readers insight into Japanese culture through his enchanting and relatable stories filled with humor and warmth.  The opening of the memoir introduces the narrator's infancy, depicting a vibrant picture of childhood in Japan. It describes his early memories through stories told by his mother and grandmother, as he recalls charming details like his chubby appearance, the experiences of walking for the first time, and the playful innocence of a Japanese boy's early life. The narrator’s family dynamics, traditions such as tea picking, and humorous anecdotes about his interactions with his affectionate mother and caring grandmother set a nostalgic tone, inviting readers into the richness of his formative years. This introductory chapter not only personalizes the cultural backdrop of Japan for young readers but also captivates with its vivid imagery and authenticity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aJapan -- Social life and customs40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55939  c96770d96770