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Four Japanese children - Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts Date: circa 1910
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This photograph captures the innocence and curiosity of four Japanese children, circa 1910. The image is part of the extensive collection of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts (SPG), a British Anglican missionary society, and was likely taken during one of their missions in Japan. The children, dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, are gathered around a table, engrossed in an activity, their faces filled with focus and delight. The eldest, a boy with a serious expression, holds a toy or an object of interest up for the others to see. The girl next to him, with her hair tied up in a neat bun, looks intently at the item, her hand reaching out to touch it. The two younger children, a baby in a carrier and a toddler, are observing their older siblings with wide, curious eyes. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of Japanese children during the 1910s, a time when the country was undergoing significant cultural and social changes. The SPG's presence in Japan, as well as that of other missionary societies, played a significant role in the country's modernization and the spread of Western influence. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the universal nature of childhood and the connections that can be made across cultures and continents. It invites us to reflect on the experiences and stories of these four Japanese children, whose lives were touched by the SPG's missionary work, and to appreciate the rich cultural heritage that continues to thrive in Japan today.
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