01 - Japanese Boy by Shigemi Shiukichi

Japanese Boy takes you back to the late 1800s and early 1900s to experience the life of a young boy in the quaint seaport town of Imabari, nestled on the western coast of the Shikoku island of Japan. This isnt a tale of grand civilizations or political upheaval but a heartwarming chronicle of an ordinary boys everyday life; his games, home, meals, religious practices, and schooling. If youre intrigued by the everyday life of a typical family in Japan during this period, this podcast offers a vivid and authentic glimpse. The author presents a unvarnished portrayal of the boys life without any embellishment.