MORAL LIFE OF THE JAPANESE. 



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The moral education of Japanese children is conducted partly at 

 home and partly in school, and is based largely upon the teachings 

 of the history of the country. Intrepid valor, zeal, sobriety, direct- 

 ness of speech, extreme courtesy, implicit obedience to parents 

 and superiors, and deferential reverence and regard for old age — 



The Inner Gate leading to the Tomb of the Shogun Tokugawa, Siiiba, Tokyo. 



these are among the chief characteristics looked for in boys ; while 

 industry, gentleness, faithfulness, and cheerful demeanor are re- 

 quired of girls. 



Little or no importance is attached to the religious training 

 of children. Whether the parents be Buddhists or Shintoists it 



