Watarai Shozaburo Forever remembering this old and new tradition. - Professor at Tokyo Higher Normal School (1925), Ministry of Education Inspector (1926), authority on moral education - (Died 1946, age 74) Born in Nishishinmachi as the third son of Naokata Watarai, a samurai of the Sasayama clan, in March 1873. From the Meiji and Taisho eras until his retirement in 1941, he was a prominent figure in the education world, with many writings focusing on the "National Moral Principles" of the time. ◆ About the "Baien Takugi" Monument This monument, which still exists on the left side of the Sasayama Elementary School gate, was written by Shozaburo's father, Naokata. The phrase "Baien Renchi" comes from the preface to Zhu Xi's Elementary Studies in China. "Baien" means to firmly cultivate the roots, and "Renchi" means to make the branches grow strong. The roots refer to education in elementary school, and the branches correspond to the middle school and university periods. The branches of a tree are where flowers bloom and fruits bear, completing the process and further advancing to the next generation's powerful life. Therefore, it is necessary to firmly cultivate the roots during elementary school. Through education, the mind and body are nurtured, bearing fruit and becoming a strong life. With these old and new words, we must reconsider whether today's education is adequate in the home, at school, and in society. Meiji-era work on Wang Yangming, with age-related staining. - Title: Wang Yangming - Author: Watarai Shozaburo - Published: Meiji 44 (1911) - Publisher: Heigo Publishing - Language: Japanese - Condition: Age-related staining, slight yellowing, spots, and tears. (As shown in the photos) Thank you for viewing.