Explore Japan through a photographer of lived experience, tracing the rural heart of a nation. This nonfiction work records the author’s four and a half years in Japan, with a focus on villages, farms, and the people who till the land. It offers a ground-level view of rural life and the social forces shaping a society in transition.
The book merges travel narrative with sociological observation, revealing how farming, families, and local communities sustain Japan’s economy and culture. It presents firsthand encounters, conversations, and field notes gathered across diverse districts, from countryside hamlets to agricultural centers, to illuminate the foundations of Japanese life.
Ideal for readers seeking a grounded, historical look at Japan from a traveler’s long-term footage of rural life and its people.
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Excerpt from The Foundations of Japan: Notes Made During Journeys of 6, 000 Miles in the Rural Districts as a Basis for a Sounder Knowledge of the Japanese People
The hope with which these pages are written is that their readers may be enabled to see a little deeper into that problem of the relation of the West with Asia which the historian of the future will unquestionably regard as the greatest of our time.
I lived for four and a half years in Japan. This book is a record of many of the things I saw and experienced and some of the things I was told chiefly during rural journeys-more than half the population is rural extending to twice the distance across the United States or nearly eight times the distance between the English Channel and John 0' Groats.
These pages deal with a field of investigation in Japan which no other volume has explored. Because they fall short of What was planned, and in happier conditions might have been accomplished, a word or two may be pardoned on the beginnings of the book - one of the many literary victims of the War.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the rural heart of early 20th century Japan, a country then in the midst of a rapid transition. The author, having spent four and a half years in the country, captures the essence of Japanese village life, particularly the agricultural system and the values held by rural communities. The book is unique in that it provides a perspective from the ground level, offering a glimpse into the lives of everyday Japanese people, their beliefs, challenges and daily routines. It presents insightful observations on the role of religion, particularly Buddhism, in shaping rural life and morality, along with the impact of social and economic changes on traditional practices. The author also explores the ways in which Japanese farmers sought to improve their lives through cooperative societies and other initiatives. This book is a valuable contribution to our understanding of Japanese society and history, offering a rich and nuanced portrayal of rural life and its significance in the development of modern Japan. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781333551100_0
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