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100	1		_aShiukichi, Shigemi, _d1865-1928
245	1	2	_aA Japanese Boy
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2011-02-12
508			_aProduced by Andrea Ball & Marc D'Hooghe
520			_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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aJapan -- Social life and customs -- 1868-1912
653			_aShiukichi, Shigemi, 1865-1928
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35249
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