The Silk Industry of Japan is a fascinating look at the history and practice of silk production in Japan. Written by Iwaji Honda, a noted scholar of Japanese textile arts, this book covers the entire process of silk production, from raising silkworms to weaving the finished product. With beautiful illustrations and detailed descriptions, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Japanese culture and history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.