Project Gutenberg 2011-02-12 Public domain in the USA. 2026 Shiukichi, Shigemi 1865 1928 A Japanese Boy Produced by Andrea Ball & Marc D'Hooghe "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.) Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Japan -- Social life and customs -- 1868-1912 Shiukichi, Shigemi, 1865-1928 DS Text Category: Biographies 213466 2025-08-14T10:14:53.398493 text/html 190764 2024-03-19T15:15:48 text/html 158078 2025-08-14T10:14:59.139449 application/epub+zip 160835 2025-08-14T10:14:56.176492 application/epub+zip 143286 2025-08-14T10:14:55.096492 application/epub+zip 292428 2025-08-14T10:15:01.509457 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 282195 2025-08-14T10:14:58.497467 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 245645 2022-09-16T07:48:36.893898 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 204495 2025-08-14T10:14:53.113505 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 184777 2024-03-19T15:20:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15725 2025-08-14T10:15:01.624470 application/rdf+xml 14425 2025-08-14T10:14:55.602460 image/jpeg 3868 2025-08-14T10:14:55.347484 image/jpeg 157393 2025-08-14T10:14:53.416496 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