Project Gutenberg 2005-01-06 Public domain in the USA. 775 Robertson Scott, J. W. (John William) 1866 1962 Robertson Scott, John William Scott, J. W. Robertson (John William Robertson) Robertson-Scott, J. W. 22012918 The foundations of Japan : $b Notes made during journeys of 6,000 miles in the rural districts as a basis for a sounder knowledge of the Japanese people Produced by Produced by Michael Ciesielski, Ronald Holder and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Foundations of Japan" by J.W. Robertson Scott is a sociological exploration of rural Japan written in the early 20th century. This work captures the author's extensive travels across the Japanese countryside, seeking to provide insights into the lives, culture, and experiences of the agricultural population, which comprises more than half of Japan's citizens. The book aims to dissect the authentic essence of Japan, focusing on the peasant farmers and the social structures that have shaped the nation. The opening of the book sets the stage for the author's journey, detailing his motivations and intentions behind the exploration. Scott reflects on the importance of understanding Japan from a rural perspective, distancing his views from the influences of urban life. He recounts his diverse encounters with local figures, including farmers, priests, and regional officials, highlighting the complexities and challenges of rural existence. The text reveals deep conversations with a Buddhist priest, shedding light on the moral and social issues the community faces, while underscoring the role of sincerity in fostering meaningful connections within the village. Through personal anecdotes and interactions, the opening establishes the foundation for a reflective study of Japan’s cultural fabric and the vital role of its rural communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Japan -- Description and travel Agriculture -- Japan Country life -- Japan Japan -- Social conditions DS Text Category: Travel Writing Category: Archaeology & Anthropology Category: Sociology 1584697 2025-08-06T10:34:42.106209 text/html 1444710 2024-10-28T21:39:21 text/html 7329260 2025-08-06T10:35:43.437445 application/epub+zip 7355651 2025-08-06T10:35:04.843112 application/epub+zip 599744 2025-08-06T10:34:53.952202 application/epub+zip 7971116 2025-08-06T10:35:59.470318 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 7681920 2025-08-06T10:35:25.697074 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 843360 2022-09-07T17:25:14.997063 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1040816 2025-08-06T10:34:36.655232 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1020844 2024-10-28T21:39:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17731 2025-08-06T10:35:59.669304 application/rdf+xml 13663 2025-08-06T10:34:54.863130 image/jpeg 3228 2025-08-06T10:34:54.426159 image/jpeg 7057828 2025-08-06T10:34:42.450251 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia