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Tag Archives: guide books

Some old Japanese grammar I never saw before

Doug Reports Posted on July 16, 2012 by dougJuly 16, 2012

I’m reading a 1903 travel guide to Japan from OpenLibrary.org. They have a pretty good vocabulary and grammar guide for tourists. Some of the expressions are naturally archaic (e.g. at night it tells you how to ask for a candle) … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged guide books, japan, Japanese, language, travel | 3 Replies

Handbook for Travellers in Japan – Including the Whole Empire from Yezo to Formosa

Doug Reports Posted on July 12, 2012 by dougJuly 12, 2012

Completely fascinating. This digitized traveler’s handbook for Japan from 1903. The entire book is online for free from OpenLibrary.org. I just started reading it and am already engrossed. Did you know you can get to Japan in a mere 16 … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged guide books, japan, travel | 2 Replies

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