ABSTRACT

This book, first published in 1903, is an account of Lafcadio Hearn’s insights and experiences of Japan. Hearn, known also by the Japanese name Koizumi Yakumo, was an international writer who was best known for his books about Japan and Japanese culture. This book will be of interest to students of history and Asian Studies.

chapter I|27 pages

The Dream of a Summer Day

chapter II|43 pages

With Kyūshū Students

chapter III|14 pages

At Hakatai

chapter IV|41 pages

Of the Eternal Feminine

chapter V|31 pages

Bits of Life and Death

chapter VI|26 pages

The Stone Buddha

chapter VII|60 pages

Jiujutsu

chapter VIII|37 pages

The bed bridal

chapter IX|24 pages

A wish fulfilled

chapter X|27 pages

In Yokohama

chapter XI|11 pages

Yuko: A Reminiscence