ABSTRACT
One 1 says: "Japan is especially favored by nature with beauty and picturesqueness of scenery and a healthful climate, and has been appropriately called the ' Paradise of the East.' We shall turn this country into a grand park of the nations, and draw pleasure-seekers from all parts of the world. We shall build magnificent hotels and establish excellent clubs, in most splendid style, to receive the royal visitors of Europe and the millionaires of America." And while the objection has been raised that this is not "a very lofty rc1le for Japan," it is claimed that "it is seen to be about the rc1le that France, the great nation of artists, is content to play in Europe-making herself infinitely beautiful and infinitely charming." And certainly to minister artistically to the enjoyment of residents and visitors by making the country as pleasant and delightful as possible is an aim that accords well with the naturally ::esthetic tastes of the Japanese people. Therefore, concerning success in this endeavor there cannot be the slightest doubt.
