02343cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000310012624500210015726400510017830000470022933600260027633700260030233800360032850000310036450801950039552011980059053400450178865300360183365300370186965300390190685600430194599900170198857861UtSlPG20260610134331.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a21020074  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDS1 aStreet, Julian,d1879-194710aMysterious Japan 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-09-07  aE-text prepared by MFR, Ernest Schaal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)  a"Mysterious Japan" by Julian Street is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book explores the author's observations and experiences as he journeys through Japan, delving into its culture, customs, and unique characteristics. Street shares captivating anecdotes and insights regarding various aspects of Japanese life, aiming to illuminate the mysteries and complexities of the country for Western readers.  The opening of the book begins with the author's voyage to Japan aboard the ship "Kashima Maru". He reflects on the peculiarities of ocean travel and introduces characters encountered on board, including missionaries and fellow passengers with diverse tales and experiences. As the ship approaches Japan, the narrative captures the excitement of sighting land and the iconic Mount Fuji, describing Japan not only in terms of its beautiful scenery but also hinting at the deeper cultural experiences he is set to discover. Throughout the beginning, Street establishes a tone of both wonder and curiosity, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of Japan's rich culture and societal norms in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aJapan -- Description and travel  aJapan -- Social life and customs  aNational characteristics, Japanese40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57861  c98690d98690