Project Gutenberg 2005-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 623 Hearn, Lafcadio 1850 1904 Koizumi, Yakumo Hearn, Patrick Lafcadio Xiaoquan, Bayun Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan: First Series Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glimpses_of_Unfamiliar_Japan My first day in the Orient -- The writing of Kobodaishi -- Jizo -- A pilgrimage to Enoshima -- At the market of the dead -- Bon-odori -- The chief city of the province of the gods -- Kitzuki: the most ancient shrine in Japan -- In the cave of the children's ghosts -- At Mionoseki -- Notes on Kitzuki -- At Hinomisaki -- Shinju -- Yaegaki-Jinja -- Kitsune. Produced by John Orford "Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan: First Series" by Lafcadio Hearn is a collection of sketches and essays written during the late 19th century that captures the essence of Japanese culture as experienced by a foreign observer. The narrative primarily reflects Hearn's deep appreciation and fascination for Japan's unique traditions, customs, and the spiritual undertones that permeate daily life. It offers insights into the contrasts between modernizing influences and the enduring spirituality and customs of the Japanese people, shedding light on both the beautiful and the profound aspects of their society. The opening of the book introduces the author's initial impressions upon arriving in Japan, particularly through a vivid ride in a jinricksha through the streets of Yokohama. Hearn describes the atmosphere of the city, marked by the enchanting sights of small shops, the captivating designs of Japanese ideographs, and the gentle curiosity of the local people. His emotions overflow with wonderment at the beauty of the landscape and architecture, blending both elements of charm and oddity—turning a mundane journey into a remarkable experience. This segment sets the tone for the exploration that follows, encapsulating the allure of a culture that feels both captivatingly strange and profoundly inviting to a foreign heart. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Japan -- Description and travel Hearn, Lafcadio, 1850-1904 -- Homes and haunts -- Japan Japan -- Religious life and customs DS Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Travel Writing 619571 2025-08-04T04:44:52.105555 text/html 619392 2025-01-11T02:20:55.083562 text/html 322836 2025-08-04T04:45:01.286501 application/epub+zip 331145 2025-08-04T04:44:55.659527 application/epub+zip 306098 2025-08-04T04:44:54.343582 application/epub+zip 609086 2025-08-04T04:45:05.829484 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 581677 2025-08-04T04:45:00.453529 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 524496 2022-09-04T09:01:55.568124 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 584166 2025-08-04T04:44:51.682625 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 583779 2020-12-26T10:43:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18468 2025-08-04T04:45:05.990489 application/rdf+xml 19163 2025-08-04T04:44:54.843552 image/jpeg 4080 2025-08-04T04:44:54.594538 image/jpeg 230243 2020-12-26T10:43:59 application/octet-stream application/zip 319391 2025-08-04T04:44:52.153561 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia