Lotus through the slime

"Ichiro and Fujiye were the son and daughter of the Japan that is rapidly dying our except in its secluded hamlets, the Japan that slumbered changeless through centuries. They found themselves thrown into the maelstrom of city life to fight for their very existence. In his treatment of their reactions Mr. Harris reveals not only facets of the oriental character which are new to the West, but also that he is a keen observer of human nature." -- Publisher's description on back of book