W H A T r e m i n d e d me first that the New Year was coming
was hearing Mrs. Yokoyama next door whump-whumping the dust out of the sleeping mats as they hung over the railing in the sun shine. Perhaps even then I would not have thought so much of it if I hadn’t looked up and seen Mr. Nakagawa carrying a tatami floor section out and standing it against the fence. Housecleaning! Yes, before the New Year starts, every speck of dirt must be cleaned out of a Japanese home. This is THE holiday, — even big ger than Christmas, which the Japanese now use as rather a pre lude to their own big celebrations. Not a new outfit for Easter, but a new kimono for Oshogatsu! If a woman can possibly afford it, there must be a new kimono! There are other things that must come first, though. All the bills must be paid, for no honorable Japanese has personal debts out standing over the five-day holi day. Far better to commit honor able suicide than to besmirch the LADIES! a most unusual COOKBOOK... • TIPS ON HOMEMAKING • PROVEN PRACTICAL RECIPES
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THE KING'S BUSINESS
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