Kimura Yoshitake
Commander of the Kanrin Maru
San Francisco
March 31, 1860
The Powhatan has arrived in San Francisco a few days ago. I am glad to see all the men safe and well. Today, all of us Japanese were taken on a tour of San Francisco with President Teschemacher and the supervisors of San Francisco. I noticed many more different things about our culture and the Western people's culture. For example, when we were entering the International Hotel after the tour, there were crowds of men AND women. Us Japanese weren't used to women but apparently, here in America, it is custom to let women be there when guests are received. Anyways, the International Hotel is one of the finest hotels I've ever seen. We stayed in the most luxurious rooms. I am still really enjoying San Francisco.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
It seems like you are enjoying yourself, that is excellent news.
ReplyDeleteSan Francisco is a place where you can always enjoy yourself.
ReplyDelete