ABSTRACT
The system of yoshi or adopted children has existed in Japan since ancient days. Persons who delight in opposing anything others say or propose, or do things in unusual ways purposely are called amanojaku. The master-pupil sentiment constituting the essence of the apprentice system is still found in the thought and habits of the people. In Japan, Daikoku is generally represented as a fat smil- ing god, wearing a flat cap, holding a big bag over his left shoulder, carrying an uchide-no-kozuchi in his right hand, and standing on a pair of straw rice bags with mice on them. The Japanese people have guided their social and individual conduct according to the rules of the Ogasawara school of etiquette for well-nigh four centuries. Inkyo is the model for a peaceful life, good manners, refinement and kindness.
