This book is a compilation of essays and writings about Japan, written by famous authors and travel writers from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The book offers a diverse and compelling look at Japanese culture, society, and history, from a range of perspectives. From Lafcadio Hearn to Isabella Bird, this book is a treasure trove of insights and observations about one of the world's most fascinating countries. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.