WHY JAPAN SUCCEEDS Is it ‘Social Dumping’?— In a Workers’ Street— The Workers’ Shops— A Different Proletariat— A Family of Eight— A Well-to-do Family— A Hard-working Family— Japanese Diet— The Agrarian Background— Housing and Clothing—

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WHY JAPAN SUCCEEDS Is it ‘Social Dumping’?— In a Workers’ Street— The Workers’ Shops— A Different Proletariat— A Family of Eight— A Well-to-do Family— A Hard-working Family— Japanese Diet— The Agrarian Background— Housing and Clothing—

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ABSTRACT

JAPAN’S civilization rests upon inexpensive foundations. The gay charm and beauty of Japanese social life do not, to any great extent, depend on wealth.

The chief materials of Japanese civilization are wood, bamboo, paper and straw, clay, coloured cloth, plants and flowers, all of which are relatively cheap.