ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

William George Aston

William George Aston was a man who lived a long time ago, before you were born. He was very smart and knew a lot of things about Japan, which is a country far away. He even wrote books about Japan to help people understand more about it. He was kind and wanted to make friends with people from different countries and cultures. Even though he is no longer alive, his books and knowledge still help people learn about Japan.