Shigemi Shiukichi: A Japanese Boy
Shigemi Shiukichi
The life of a Japanese boy in the late 1800's and early 1900's, told simply and beautifully. This isn't about civilizations and governments, but about what it was like to be a child in a small seaport town called Imabari, which is situated on the...
Location:
United States
Description:
The life of a Japanese boy in the late 1800's and early 1900's, told simply and beautifully. This isn't about civilizations and governments, but about what it was like to be a child in a small seaport town called Imabari, which is situated on the western coast of the island of Shikoku. If you wish to learn more about life for a normal family in Japan in these times, this book is a wonderful introduction. The author does not embellish but just describes the daily life of a boy; playing, home, eating, worshiping and school. Duration - 4h 8m. Author - Shigemi Shiukichi. Narrator - philip chenevert. Published Date - Friday, 26 January 2024.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:08:42
Ch 1 My Birthplace-My Grandfather-Tenjinsan.
Duration:13:37:42
Ch 2 Old Fashioned School-My Schoolmaster- The School House
Duration:08:45:32
Ch 3 The Kitchen-Dinner-Food.
Duration:10:55:16
Ch 4 Games-New School-Imitating the West-More About My School
Duration:14:11:35
Ch 5 Baths-Evenings At Home-Japanese Dancing and Music
Duration:21:47:29
Ch 6 Amateur Actors and Real Actors-Japanese Theatre
Duration:22:37:55
Ch 7 Wrestling-Story Tellers-Picnic and Picnic Grounds-An Old Castle Tradition
Duration:18:48:48
Ch 8 Angling-A Pious Old Lady And Her Adventure
Duration:14:08:24
Ch 9 The Yaito-A Witch-Woman-Aunt Otsune, Miss Chrysanthemum And Mr. Prosperity.
Duration:20:52:05
Ch10 New Year's Day-The Mochi Making-Old Time Observances
Duration:16:02:24
Ch11 Kite Flying-How I Made My Kite-My Uncle A His Rig Kit-Other New Year Games-How We End Our New Year Holiday
Duration:15:50:22
Ch12 Other Japanese Holidays-Tanabata And Inoko, The Boy's Days-The Shintoistic And Buddistic Ablution Mass.
Duration:12:38:52
Ch13 Our Priest And Boy-Priest-Our Dog Gem-Shaka's Birthday
Duration:15:36:22
Ch14 The Festivals Of Local Deities-School Again And Some Account of My School Fellows-Conclusion
Duration:13:46:33
Ending Credits
Duration:00:20:31