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100 1 _aHildreth, Richard,
_d1807-1865
245 1 0 _aHildreth's "Japan as It Was and Is": A Handbook of Old Japan, Volume 2 (of 2)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-12-09
508 _aMFR, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Japan as It Was and Is" by Hildreth is a historical account written in the early 20th century. It serves as a comprehensive handbook of old Japan, detailing various aspects of Japanese culture, society, and infrastructure during its time. This work is particularly focused on the practicalities of travel and accommodation in Japan, providing insights into the lives of common people as well as the ceremonial intricacies related to nobility and governance. The opening of the second volume introduces readers to the logistics of travel in historical Japan, specifically the role of post-houses and inns as essential components of the transportation system. It describes the arrangements for accommodations, detailing the types of services offered by these establishments, including food and lodging for travelers of different social standings. The narrative highlights the well-organized nature of these facilities and the various personnel involved, such as Imperial messengers, as well as the customs surrounding hospitality in Japan, including the etiquette practiced by both guests and hosts. Furthermore, it elaborates on the unique interior features of traditional Japanese homes and inns, illustrating the cultural significance of their design. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJapan -- History
700 1 _aClement, Ernest W.
_q(Ernest Wilson),
_d1860-1941
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66914
999 _c107736
_d107736