Month: March 2020

My First Impressions of Foreigners The Japanese have, I hope, somewhat sprung up from the darkness of barbarism, foolish obstinacy, and ignorance.  The majority of the people know, at present, … Read More

Transcription: My First Impressions of Foreigners   As nearly all of the higher class in this country, that is, chiefly Samurais, had been educated in the Chinese style in which … Read More

The first impression of the Japanese on Foreigner “Till about twenty years ago, the Japanese government permitted no foreigner to visit the island so the mutual intercourse with them was … Read More

Our First Impressions upon Foreigners (Transcribed by Caitlin Moy and Raj Malhotra) There was nothing but the ignorance of our people which caused them to think all foreign nations, except … Read More

The following is a transcription of a writing signed by “Nagai”: “My First Impressions of Foreigners” “Before the treaty between our country and America, which was made by Commodore Perry … Read More

The following below is a transcription of an essay signed “Matsui”: “As nearly all of the higher educated class in this country that is, chiefly Samurais, have been educated in … Read More

My First Impression of Foreigners When I was a child, I was told by all around me that all foreigners are very much different from us, and that they have … Read More

Transcription As it is supposed in this country that flattering is one of the greatest sins, I will describe what I thought of them without any alteration, though something in … Read More