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Japanese children in the 1870s and 1880s were offspring of a centuries-old traditional order who faced a world suddenly dominated by foreign science and commerce. As a child in Meiji Japan, Sakae grew up among survivors of the shogunate and observed their samurai culture displaced... Read Full Overview

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When I Was A Boy In Japan is an autobiographical book written by Sakae Shioya. The book is a memoir that details Shioya's childhood experiences growing up in Japan during the early 20th century. Shioya provides a vivid and detailed account of his life, from his earliest memories... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

"When I Was a Boy in Japan" offers a captivating glimpse into childhood and social customs in Japan. Through the eyes of Sakae Shioya, readers are transported to a bygone era, experiencing the nuances of daily life and Japanese culture.

When I Was A Boy In Japan is a memoir written by Sakae Shioya, detailing his childhood experiences growing up in Japan during the early 20th century. The book is divided into short chapters, each describing a different aspect of Shioya's life, from his family and school life... Read Full Overview