Monday, March 22, 2010

Japanese Officers Officially received at SF City Hall

Oguri Tadamasa;
Censor of the Japanese delegation; third-ranking in authority. Lord of Bungo.
March 22, 1860
City Hall, San Francisco
Once again there was a gun salute upon our arrival. The Americans read aloud the new friendship and peace between Japan and the United States. After the Americans received us into their country as new found friends, we had yet another banquet! The Americans spoil us with their rich meats and desserts! My fellow Japanese and I could not have been any more delighted with the selections of desserts available. The Americans have shown us such generosity and kindness since our arrival. During the banquet we toasted health and strength to our emperor and the president of the United States. Yet another lovely banquet since our arrival.
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  1. Casey ChowMarch 25, 2010 at 9:31 PM

    I hope you are enjoying your stay in the United States of America.

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  2. heatherbMarch 31, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    I, too, greatly enjoy the American desserts. The flavours and textures are like nothing I have ever experienced before. I have not quite gotten used to the heavy meats they serve here, but there is plenty of time to adapt.
    -Manjiro John Nakahama
    Samurai, Translator

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  3. Mai ThaiApril 16, 2010 at 10:37 PM

    American food sure are delicious!
    -Fukuzawa Yukichi

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