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Nobunaga at first favours Christianity-Story of Arrival of Padre
Organtin-Spread of Christianity-Persecution by Hideyoshi-
Decree of Iyeyasu against Christianity - Dire Persecution
Adoption of Policy of Isolation—Iyeyasu's Motives-Proofs that
it was no unreasonable Prejudice against Things Foreign that
isolated Japan-Shôgun Hidetada's Mission to Europe-The
Name of Christ deemed Accursed-Public Notifications against
'The Wicked Sect'-The Legacy of Iyeyasu-Japanese and
European Feudalism-The Family the Basis of Japanese Life
- Clans — The Shôgun, Daimiyôs, Samurai, and Heimin
Walled Towns-Shôgun's Attitude of Homage to the Mikado—
Maxims of Government-Progress in the Arts of Peace-Heroic
Zeal for Foreign Learning, Pages 34-81
CHAPTER III.
NEW JAPAN.
Arrival of U.S. Squadron under Commodore Perry-Consternation
of Shôgun and People-A Hot Debate-Treaty Signed-South-
ern Clans eager for Downfall of Shôgun-Mikado refuses to
Indorse the Treaty-A Decade of Intrigue and Assassination—
Distraction of Shôgun's Government-Dissensions at Imperial
Court-Resignation of Shôgun-Short but Severe Civil War-
The Restoration - Political and Social Revolution-Ôkubo's
Memorial-Court transferred to Yedo, now called Tôkiyô or
Tôkei-Alteration in Mikado's Mode of Life-Complete Over-
throw of Feudalism-The Daimiyôs resign their Fiefs to the
Mikado-Commutation of Pensions of ex-Daimiyôs and ex-
Samurai-A Japanese Cincinnatus-Satsuma Rebellion-Re-
formed Government-Popular Assemblies-Extract from H.E.
Ôkuma's Report on the Reforms of the last Thirteen Years-
Address by H. E. Sano at Close of National Exhibition of
1881-The Japanese naturally an Assimilative People-Present
Financial Condition of Japan-Japan not 'played out'-Agi-
tation for Revision of Treaties-Spirited Foreign Policy-
Christianity necessary for National Welfare, . Pages 82-130
Contents.
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CHAPTER IV.
TÔKIYO AND ITS INSTITUTIONS.
General Bearings of the City-The Castle-Picturesqueness of the
Moats-Fukiage Park-A Summer-house-Landscape Garden
-View of the City from the Castle-Feudal Mansions-Curious
Regulations-Iconoclasm-Officials of New Japan-Soldiers-
Police - Tendency to Over-government - Prisons - Humane
Treatment-Industry-Government Offices-Tobacco smoking
---Characteristics of Japanese Officials-Slavish Literalism-An
Illustration of this from Old Japan-Immiscibility-Imperial
College of Engineering - Imperial University - College for
Ladies-Public Libraries-Learned Societies-Kudan and its
View-Temple of Shôkonsha-Imperial Shintô Celebration—
Medley of Old and New-Railways-Street Scenes-Aspect of
the People Geniality-Politeness-Variety of Costume-Taste-
fulness-Medley of Europe and Asia-Western Articles for Sale
-Street Signs in Various Languages-Trade Marks-Curious
Specimens of English-Newspapers - Quotations from Kinji
Hioron-Waggonettes - Fin-riki-shas and Jin-riki-sha-men—
Endurance Good Humour-Instances of Obligingness-Im-
portunity-Regularity of Streets-Houses-Sign-boards-Shops
for the Sale of Native Goods-A Bargain-Curious Form of
Acuteness — Canals — Merchants-Learning how to Cheat-
Post Office- The River - Asakusa with its Shrines and its
Fair,
Pages 131-239
CHAPTER V.
FIRST EXPERIENCES OF TÔKIYÔ LIFE.
First View of the Mountains of Japan-In Yokohama Harbour-On
the Bluff General Description of Yokohama-Its Trade-
Chinamen's Signs-At the Imperial College of Engineering,
Tôkiyô-The 'Boy'-Japanese Servants-Engagement of a
'Boy' Furniture of a Foreigner's Drawing-room - View
from Verandah - Kane - Our Cook Takenosuke-A Bettô—A
Ride through the City-Visits-Evening at Kaga Yashiki-The
Streets by Night-Moonlight on the Castle Moat-Multiform
Culture of Foreign Community - Long Distances - Talk at
Foreigners' Dinner Tables-Constant Fluctuation of Foreign
Community-Auctions-An Amusing Auctioneer-Eclectic Fur-
nishing - Rambles-Atago Yama-Graveyard-Shiba-Elabo-
rate Etiquette-Impudent Crows-Photograph Shops-Sunday
Services The Curio-man-Plausibility-Sagacity-Our Ser-
vants-A Religious Fair-Sale of Plants-An Earthquake-
The Glories of Autumn-Ride into the Country-Ikegami—
Ôji Fuji seen by Moonlight - A Christmas Tour Projected
-Dissuasions of Friends - Visit to a Provision Store - Tra-
velling Baskets-Passports, . Pages 240-295
CHAPTER VI.
A CHRISTMAS TOUR ROUND FUJI-SAN.
The Kôshiû-kaidô-Peasants' Cottages-A Yadoya-Discomforts of
Squatting-A Japanese Meal-Tsuun Kuwaisha, or Transport
Office-Coolies' and Pack-horses' Standard Loads - Take-
nosuke's Importance — Inquisitiveness and Politeness - Stone
Fascines-A Foreigner's Safety in Japan-A Nesan-Respect for
Government and for Learning-Our Beds-The Makura, or
Japanese Pillow--Pass of Kobotoke-A Tea-gift-Pack-horses
-A Sorry Plight-Picturesque Valleys-Fuji-san-A Water-
wheel-'Monkey Bridge'—A Fellow-traveller-Polite Children
-A Moonlight Walk-A Hospitable Reception-Intense Cold-
A Sublime Morning-A Gift-Persistent Curiosity-Ride through
a Forest-Unstable Equilibrium The Sacred Mountain by
Moonlight-A Gipsy-like Scene-' Peke'-Our Pack-horse bolts
-Silver Rope Falls-A Painful Ride-Cruelty-Generosity—
Sunrise-Last Night of 1876—New Year Cake—Ride in a Kago
-Snow-Severe Cold-Natural Hot Springs-The Tôkaidô—
Festivities, . Pages 295-354
Proverbial Devotion to Study-Preparing for the Entrance Examina-
tion-The Entrance Examination-At Lecture-Attentiveness
-Good Humour-Acuteness- Decorum-Perplexing Questions
-Disproportional Development of Memory-Extracts from
Essays-Long Sick List-Neglect of Physical Exercise-Over-
work-Affected Indifference to Matters purely Japanese-Patriot-
ism-Narrow Intellectualism-Sense of Honour-Quiet Courtesy
-Imitativeness - Minds Clear rather than Deep - Academic
Honours gained Abroad-Originality not wanting-Quick De-
velopment and Rapid Decay - Self-conceit - Gratitude - A
Tombstone at Uyeno-A Memorial Painting-Extracts from
Letters-The Future of Japan Hopeful, Pages 355-380
CHAPTER VIII.
SOME PUBLIC CELEBRATIONS.
Visit to the College of Government Ministers--H. E. Iwakura-Inci-
dents in his History-H. I. H. Prince Higashi-Fushimi-General
Ôtori-A Collation-A Droll Official-Opening of the College
by H.I M. the Mikado-Great Preparations-His Majesty's
Appearance-Presentation-This contrasted with similar Cere-
monies in Kämpfer's Time--Changes in Court Ceremonial accom-
panied by no Diminution of Loyalty-H. I. M. the Kôgô and her
Ladies-in-Waiting-A Graduation - Jollity. Illumination at
Uyeno-Japanese and European Music-Ancient Dances at the
Imperial Academy of Music-Assassination of H.E. Ôkubo,
Minister of the Interior—A State Funeral—A Dirge-Story of
Ôkubo and the Kariyasu Tunnel-Entertainment to General
Grant-The Rising Sun and the Stars and Stripes-Fête
Champêtre at Uyeno-Lavish Hospitality-Brilliant Festivities
-Fireworks-Dinner to Professor Nordenskjöld—Changes in
Ladies' Etiquette, Pages 381-431
CHAPTER IX.
LIGHT AND SHADE.
The Japanese essentially a Pleasure-loving People-The Theatre-
Stage Furniture Extravagant Acting - Origin of Dramatic
Performances-Story of Ichikawa Danjurô-Japanese Honesty—
Hot Baths-Dr Baelz's View of their Healthfulness-Profes-
sional Musicians-A Daimiyô's Musical Party-Tea-drinking--
Games of Various Kinds-Family Life-New Year Festivities-
Kites-Feast of Dolls-Feast of Flags-Illumination of the
River-Snow Men-Outdoor Games-Love of Nature-Plum
and Peach Blossoms-Cherry Blossoms at Uyeno and Mukojima
-Verses-Kameido and its Wistarias-Irises-Ode to the Lotus
Flower-Chrysanthemum Tableaux-Autumn-The Elixir of
Life-Licentiousness-Female Virtue-Polite Untruthfulness-
Fickleness Improvidence - Kindliness-Tastefulness-Art-
The Slums of Tôkiyô-Delusive Gloss-Disease-Death-rate-
A Fire-Firemen A Scene of Consternation- Burnt Out'—
Christian Benevolence - Incendiarism-Woman's Status not
Satisfactory-The Stepmother-A Sad Tale-Love Songs-Sick-
ness and Death-A Bright-minded Philosopher- The Mountain
of Death '-A Dirge-Proverbs,. Pages 432-501
CHAPTER X.
SHINTÔISM AND BUDDHISM.
Two Prevailing Religions in Japan-Pure Shintô considered by Mr
Satow a Natural Religion in a very Early Stage of Development
-Ancient Literature-A good State Machine-Recent Govern-
ment Patronage-Shiba Temple burned-Celestial and Terres-
trial Kami-Deification of Heroes-A Moral Code not needed
in Japan!-Pilgrimages-The Mecca of Shintô-Pious Dogs-
Rapid Progress of Buddhism-Its Influence at Court-Striking
Analogies between Buddhism and Romanism-Buddhism still
the Popular Religion-Missionary Zeal-Its Past History Bril-
liant-Thirty-five Sects-The Hokke Sect-Ranters-The Shin