Images(2)

Zenshin

Date1942-1945

Object Nameperiodical

Mediumpaper

ClassificationsArchives

Credit LineGift of Masako Kubota

Object number2006.148.2

DescriptionOne (1) blue periodical children's literature from Crystal City in the Japanese language. Illustration on top center shows bamboo with a bird sitting on a branch. Kanji written diagonally from right to left across the cover.

Special edition for celebration of Emperor's birthday.
Cover: title, drawings of bamboo tree and bird; tanka (Japanese poem), drawing (tree, snail); celebration of emperor's birthday, editors, members, writers, drawing (Japanese flag)
Table of contents: drawing (fish, tree, bird)
Page 1: preface
Page 2: essay, Two Spring Scenes; drawing (orange, stars)
Page 3-4: essay, Children's Japanese
Page 5-7: essay, Miscellaneous Thoughts in Spring Evening
Page 8-11: essay, Japanese Trend and Influence looked from life abroad
Page 12-18: essay, Impressions that names give you; drawing (tea cup, boat)
Page 19-20: essay, Pride as Emperor's people; drawing (tree branch and bird)
Page 21-24: essay, Parental Love; drawing (bird carrying food)
Page 25-27: essay, A Whisper; drawing