Katsu Rintaro

Captain of Kanrin Maru

Kanrin Maru

March 17, 1860

We've finally arrived in San Francisco. The long journey has come to the end! We ended the day at the International Hotel, eating with all kinds of high authority men in San Francisco. What a delight! Unfortunately I was quite hesitant and wary about the food here in America. Some of my crew members agreed with me that the food was quite strange and foreign but some of my crew mates begged a differ; they adored the delicacy. It is so unlike our Japanese food but those who were appalled by the taste still swallowed it down politely. All in all, the trip ended splendidly. My crew arrived safely onto the shores of the San Franciscan bay, and we all had a great time on our first day in America. I really hope our stay here in the city will be a great experience!