"Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan: First Series" by Lafcadio Hearn is a series of observations from a Westerner in the late 1800s, revealing his wonder for the unique culture of Japan. It's a look at the customs, spirituality, and traditions that made Japan special through the eyes of a newcomer. Hearn shares his awe as he rides through Yokohama, describing the sights of shops, the beauty of Japanese writing, and the people’s curiosity. He captures the charm and strangeness of Japan, highlighting a culture that feels both inviting and mysterious to a foreign observer as well as a land caught between the past and future.
Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan: First Series
By Lafcadio Hearn
Experience a foreigner's enthralling journey through a land of captivating customs, spiritual mysteries, and the allure of an unfamiliar way of life.
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About the AuthorYakumo Koizumi , born Patrick Lafcadio Hearn, was a writer, translator, and teacher who introduced the culture and literature of Japan to the West. His writings offered unprecedented insight into Japanese culture, especially his collections of legends and ghost stories, such as Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things. Before moving to Japan and becoming a Japanese citizen, he worked as a journalist in the United States, primarily in Cincinnati and New Orleans. His writings about New Orleans, based on his decade-long stay there, are also well-known.
Yakumo Koizumi , born Patrick Lafcadio Hearn, was a writer, translator, and teacher who introduced the culture and literature of Japan to the West. His writings offered unprecedented insight into Japanese culture, especially his collections of legends and ghost stories, such as Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things. Before moving to Japan and becoming a Japanese citizen, he worked as a journalist in the United States, primarily in Cincinnati and New Orleans. His writings about New Orleans, based on his decade-long stay there, are also well-known.
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