Set in Japan in 1906, this story follows a young English boy and his Japanese friend. Their innocent missteps lead them to discover a shared sense of duty and discipline across cultures. The piece explores the Edwardian ideal of honor and the quiet moral codes of two civilizations meeting in a rapidly changing world. James Hogan is a published author of historical fiction and travel writing. His novel “Love Through All Strife” was published in 2019. He has also contributed ar