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As you tune in, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the values, rituals, and everyday joys that defined a boy's life in Japan. Join us on this enchanting journey and discover a new book with every episode, celebrating the universal themes of youth and belonging.<br /><br />This show includes AI-generated content.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/6694586/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Biographies and Memoirs</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/254edb8f7b750c577bf548b121d6bf7e.jpg</url><title>Japanese Boy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/japanese-boy--6694586</link></image><lastBuildDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Shigemi Shiukichi</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Public Domain Books</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker10@adfreesounds.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/254edb8f7b750c577bf548b121d6bf7e.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of daily life in late 19th and early 20th century Japan with "Japanese Boy." 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Join us on this enchanting journey and discover a new book with every episode, celebrating the universal themes of youth and belonging.<br /><br />This show includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="History"/><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>a39ab70f-ea53-5e43-8dda-dc5d7e57665a</podcast:guid><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>When Knights Were Bold-Eva March Tappan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-knights-were-bold-eva-march-tappan--75390967</link><description><![CDATA["When Knights Were Bold" by Eva March Tappan invites listeners into a world where chivalry and valor reign supreme. This captivating exploration of the lives of knights captures the essence of bravery and honor, themes that continue to resonate in today's society. 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Experience the boldness of knights and reflect on the virtues that remain relevant in our lives today.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>23943</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/254edb8f7b750c577bf548b121d6bf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Enquiry Into The Causes Of The Late Increase Of Robbers-Henry Fielding</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/enquiry-into-the-causes-of-the-late-increase-of-robbers-henry-fielding--75386230</link><description><![CDATA["Enquiry Into The Causes Of The Late Increase Of Robbers" by Henry Fielding delves into the alarming rise in criminal activity during his time, exploring the societal and economic factors that contribute to this troubling trend. 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This audiobook invites you to immerse yourself in the charm of village life, making it a timeless listen that echoes the importance of community in our lives today.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75373749</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:00:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75373749/neighbourhood_a_year_s_life_in_and_about_an_english_village_tickner_edwardes.mp3" length="283132204" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Shigemi Shiukichi</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Neighbourhood – A Year’s Life in and About an English Village" by Tickner Edwardes offers a reflective exploration of life in a quintessential English village over the course of a year. 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