Hokkaido's Dawn: Digging the Jomon Tunnel - Author: Yoshitaka Koike - Kokudo-sha, June 10, 1983, 4th printing - 29th National Reading Essay Contest for Youth, Assigned Book (Junior High School Division) - Hardcover, 188 pages [Content] Yoshitaka Koike's revised version of his other book, "Jomon Tunnel," for a younger audience. With easy-to-understand writing and furigana (phonetic guides) for all kanji, unfamiliar historical terms and place names in Hokkaido are easy to understand. Not only for junior high school students, but also for adults interested in the dark side of the Meiji era's Hokkaido development (in this book, the reality of "tako-beya labor" is explored) can find it useful as an introductory book. [About the Author] Yoshitaka Koike was a historian and activist who initiated the people's history movement in Hokkaido. He aimed to "transform historical consciousness" by having those who dig and those who are dug up interact and share awareness in the process of "excavation," rather than relying solely on documents. He is known for his unique perspective in depicting the human inner self. [Condition] There is some yellowing, scuffing, and minor staining due to aging. Please purchase only if you are not particular about the fine details of the condition.