Jinrikisha days in Japan

Name: Jinrikisha days in Japan
Author: Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore

By Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore

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About This Book

A travel narrative presents impressions gathered while touring coastal ports, cities, mountain resorts, and historic sites, combining descriptive passages on landscape and urban life with chapters on temples, court ceremonies, theater, and seasonal festivals. It offers practical accounts of crafts and industries—silk, pottery, paper, tea production, and embroidery—alongside scenes of hospitality, social customs, and everyday routines. Journeys by jinrikisha and on foot, including an ascent of a sacred mountain, are woven into reflections on how rapid modernization and enduring traditions coexist across region, industry, and ritual.

About the Author

Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore

Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore was an American writer and photographer known for her travel literature and contributions to the understanding of various cultures. She is particularly recognized for her works on Alaska, Java, and Japan, where she vividly captured the landscapes and experiences of her journeys. Her notable book, "Alaska, Its Southern Coast and the Sitkan Archipelago," showcases her keen observations and appreciation for the natural beauty of Alaska. Scidmore's writings not only reflect her adventurous spirit but also serve as valuable historical documents that provide insight into the regions she explored during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.