Some reflections on Japanese townsmen. The village called "Wayside" in Settsu Province --
Secrets of turning mushrooms into money --
From old account books to eighteen employees --
Omi Province, mosquito nets, a clever woman --
The Hozu River and a millionaire from Yamazaki --
A mother-in-law's instructions after the honeymoon --
A modern-day Kusunoki Masashige --
Mr. Happiness, the salt vendor --
Something popular and in style.
People's hearts in this world of ours. Reeling in a compliant old badger --
The arts and what they can do to people --
Second thoughts about passions --
The traveling salesman who sold advice --
The bridge of the landlady's nose --
A bill collector's life--and death --
Ise-where they know you at a glance --
The Buddha Box that no one saw for free --
Spending a day at the employment agency --
A pawn ticket for a set of armor, with headpiece --
A lady's change of heart --
A few words on servants --
A parent's love for his child --
Some advice for when you make your fortune.
