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A European Sojourn in Japan in 1863
The narrative details a dawn sighting of six Japanese islands from the Deteh corvette, the approach to Yokohama and Uraga Canal, Perry’s 1853 mission, and the first impressions of Yokohama’s Benten district. It describes Dutch residence life, architecture, daily routines, porters, staff, and the ceremonial gates and temples along with early cultural observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koopman
Gulf of Yeddo
Cape Idsu
Nippon
Chosima
Simoda
Idsu
Japan
Myakesima
Ohosima
Cape Sagami
Uraga
Commodore Perry
United States
Yeddo
Kanagawa
Utaga
Susquehanna Bay
Cape Saratoga
Highsy Up
Mississippi Bay
Perry and
Webster Islands
Cape Saraoga
Bay of Yeddo
Fuji-Yama
Akon
Bay of Yedde
Adtilastwe
Tucasins
Yokohama
Patienis Counies
Frank Quarter
Benten
Wis
M. de Polsbroek
Benton
Netherlands
Constanle
Zeke Arimaska
Arémast
Sendos
British Lidia
East
Affereek
St. Peters
Rome
Wiesne