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100	1		_aShioya, Sakae, _d1873-
245	1	0	_aWhen I Was a Boy in Japan
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2017-11-11
508			_aProduced by MFR, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aJapan -- Social life and customs
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55939
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