Manjiro Nakahama John, Samurai, Translator
February 5th, 186o
Edo Castle
Today was definitely a day to remember. Seeing the American officers descend the steps of the U.S.S. Powhatan brought back memories of the life I had lived on their land; now the roles were reversed. Today I served as a translator, keeping the Americans and Japanese communicative. I take great pride in my skill because it helps me aid persons of importance in such a situation. However, sometimes i feel as if the pressure to keep things peaceful by interpreting and translating correctly is too much. We as a people do our best to welcome strangers with open minds and endless hospitality. The Prime Minister and Commodore Tattnall conversed for a very long time about specifically when and where the ships, the U.S.S. Powhatan and the Kanrin Maru, should travel during their voyage to America. All in all, today was a very exciting day. I cannot wait to go back to America.
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