"Following the Sun-Flag: A Vain Pursuit Through Manchuria" by John Fox Jr. is a captivating early 20th-century recount of a journey to Japan, where the author's mission to report on the Japanese military during the Russo-Japanese War unfolds amidst a tapestry of cultural observations and personal experiences. Arriving in Yokohama, the author finds a veneer atop the storm of war and becomes deeply moved by the customs of the Japanese people. His journey evolves into an exploration, seeking understanding of the deeply held values and identities of the Japanese military members which underscores themes of honor, sacrifice, and cultural difference.
Following the Sun-Flag: A Vain Pursuit Through Manchuria
By John Fox
A journalist journeys to Japan during wartime and witnesses the fierce patriotism through the cultural practices of its stoic and resolved people.
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About the AuthorJohn Fox Jr. was an American journalist, novelist, and short story writer.
John Fox Jr. was an American journalist, novelist, and short story writer.
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