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Through Japanese Eyes in early Tokyo era letters from 1907
A long letter from Taro, a Japanese student in America, chronicles his voyage to Seattle, life with American families, and an exploration of cultural clashes. He contrasts Japanese nobility and discipline with American wealth and education, noting wage changes, jiujitsu as pride, and views on gender roles and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturday Evening Post
SeatTle
Washigton
Imperial University
Law Academy
Japan
John
Taro
America
China
United States
George
Nippon
Frances
Berkeley University
Miss Frances
Tara
Frances Mens
Tree of Higher Education
Higher Education
Francea
San Francisco
Mit
Rockfeller
Harriman
Ryan