Review of Japanese Boy: The Story of Taro

Here's a portrait of Taro, a young Japanese boy who lives on a farm. There is discussion of his hope to become an artist; his drawing instructor doubts it. Taro lives on a farm, where they grow wheat and rice in the same fields -- although not at the same time. They also raise silk worms, and there is some discussion of the finicky habits of silk worms, who must be kept dry and eat only fresh mulberry leaves.

How typical is Taro of young Japanese children. I can't be sure, but I have seen a lot of Japanese features from the era, and his life seems not particularly unusual. Certainly, this Encyclopedia Britannica film is intended to give a glimpse into Japan that is foreign to its intended audience of American youths.