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

by J. W. (John William) Robertson Scott

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"The Foundations of Japan" by J.W. Robertson Scott is a sociological exploration of rural Japan written in the early 20th century. This work captures the author's extensive travels across the Japanese countryside, seeking to provide insights into the lives, culture, and experiences of the agricultural population, which comprises more than half of Japan's citizens.

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Topics: Agriculture -- Japan · Country life -- Japan · Japan -- Description and travel · Japan -- Social conditions