The Japan Magazine: A Representative Monthly of Things Japanese

February 1910 Vol. 1, No. 1

• Photograph of Her Majesty, the Empress of Japan2
• Poem by the Empress, (Translated by) Arthur Lloyd3
• Uta Garuta Kai Card-Playing Party (Illustration by) Yeisaku Wada4
• New Year's Customs in Japan Yaichi Haga5
• Reminiscences of Ito Marquis Inouye9
• Bushido Count Okuma14
• The Regeneration of Korea J. R. Kennedy15
• The Fine Art of Japan Naohiko Masaki21
• New Year's Snow (Poems) Anglico Japonico23
• Stories of O-Oka, Mayor of Yedo Madame Y. Ozaki25
• Japan's Leading Art Industry Hiromichi Shugio31
• Snow-Scene in Tokyo. (Poem) M. Kirby39
• Banzai Nippon Hallie Erminie Rives (Mrs. Post Wheeler)40
• Student Life in Tokyo Austin W. Medley44
• Men I Shall Never Forget (From Japanese of Musashino) Arthur Lloyd50
• Nonaka, the Mountaineer Zoe Kincaid54
• Out to Sea. (Poem and Illustration) H. Saito57
• Father Time in Japan Ernest W. Clement58
• Around the Hibachi. (Short Stories)61

March 1910 Vol. 1, No. 2

• Photograph of Her Imperial Highness, the Crown Princess Sadako of Japan73
• Poem by Crown Princess (Translated by) Arthur Lloyd74
• Old and New Japan Count Okuma76
• Japan's Oldest Colony Henry Schwartz84
• Stories of O-Oka (Continued) Madame Y. Ozaki92
• Netsuke H. A. E. Jeahne98
• The Plum in Japanese Poetry H. Saito104
• Men I Shall Never Forget (From Japanese of Musashi-No) Arthur Lloyd108
• The Feast of Daruma (Poem) M. Kirby112
• Life, Retribution (Poems) H. Saito113
• Approaches to High Places (Illustrations)114
• The Ainu of Yezo Frederick Starr118
• The Story of a Conversion (Translated by) Arthur Lloyd125
• Twillight Shower (Poem) H. Saito129
• Nagoya Exposition130
• The Fox and the Tiger (Japanese Fable) S. Akimoto135
• Around the Hibachi (Short Stories)136

April 1910 Vol. 1, No. 3

• The First Cherry Poem145
• Makers of Modern Japan Walter Dening147
• Yamato Spirit (Poem) Translated by Inazo Nitobe152
• Japanese Ceramics Hiromichi Shugio153
• Hina Matsuri, or Feast of Dolls161
• Through Japanese Eyes Arthur Lloyd164
• The Cherry in Japanese Poetry H. Saito174
• In a Tranquil Land (Poem) Baroness d'Anethan175
• Flower of the Nation Inazo Nitobe175
• Cherry Illustrations176
• Two Famous Court Ladies Chiyo Hiraiwa179
• Proverbs From the Japanese184
• Tales of Ikkiu Madame Y. Ozaki185
• The Steel Bible of Bushido Henry Satoh193
• The Seaweed Harvest Tetsutaro Yoshioka203
• Darwin's Ark, the Beagle209
• Eastern and Western Ideals Kunitake Kume213
• The Monkey and the Ant (Fable) S. Akimoto216
• Men I Shall Never Forget Arthur Lloyd217
• The Anglo-Japanese Exhibition221
• Gohei: The Castaway225
• Around the Hibachi229

May 1910 Vol. 1, No. 4

• Frontispiece "Taking Every Care to Bring Up Her Children"237
• Material Development of Japan Baron Shibusawa238
• Japanese Gardens (Illustrations)244
• Makers of Modern Japan Walter Dening248
• Tomb of the Hiyoku at Meguro (Poem) Baroness d'Anethan256
• Musume Setsuyo, or Woman's Sacrifice Viscount K. Kaneko258
• Poem Translated by Arthur Lloyd261
• Evolution of Woman's Costume Masanao Sekiné272
• Japanese Home Life Jiro Shimoda280
• Through Japanese Eyes Arthur Lloyd284
• Oriental Staff of Life Yosaburo Sakuma288
• Foreigners Who Have Helped to Make Japan Shigetaka Shiga294
• Tango-No-Sekku, or Boys' Festival297
• Sunday School Convention in Tokyo Illustration299
• The Expiation of Kep-Po J. Ingram Bryan300
• Minamoto Treasure-Swords Sakae Shioya303
• The Daibutsu of Tõdaiji Chuda Ito306
• Satsuma Tsuba, or Sword-Guards K. Chikami310
• Around the Hibachi319
• Current Japanese Thought324

June 1910 Vol. 1, No. 5

• Frontispieces—Oiran and Maids and Ferry Boat on the Sumida328
• The School of Ukiyo-Ye W. Lawrence Keane331
• Religious Reform in Japan Tetsujirō Inouye351
• A Daughter of the Samurai Clay MacCauley355
• Forestry of Japan Homi Hirasawa369
• Makers of Modern Japan Walter Dening377
• The Rebus and Its Kin in Japan Frederick Starr385
• Practical Teaching of Patriotism Yeikichirō Motono391
• A Hero of the Seas (Poem) E. Mary d'Anethan394
• Submarine Number 6395
• The Tears of the Same-Bito Madame Y. Ozaki399
• A Wedding in Loo Choo Henry B. Schwartz405
• Through Japanese Eyes Arthur Lloyd409
• Around the Hibachi412
• Current Japanese Thought419

November 1910 Vol. 1, No. 7

• Reproduction of Painting by Soken (Maruyama School)
• Portraits of Their Imperial Highnesses the Crown Prince and Princess of Japan, and Prince Michinomiya
• The Crown Prince and Family478
• Portraits of Princes Atsunomiya and Terunomiya
• Imperial Palace and Castle, Kyoto482
• South Pole Expedition491
• Different Peoples of the Japanese Empire495
• Remarkable Movements of Land in Japan500
• Nagasaki504
• Poem—The Inland Sea507
• Dwarfed Trees508
• Yedo Castle Moats513
• Popular Japanese Superstitions516
• Japanese Proverbs519
• Public Baths in Japan520
• A Visit to the Perry Monument524
• Around the Hibachi526
• Current Japanese Thought531

December 1910 Vol. 1, No. 8

• Hotei, the Children's Saint, from an old Chinese painting
• MARÛRa VidyÂRÂJA, from a painting by Busan Kimura BUSAN KIMURA
• Fine Arts Exhibition (Tokyo)537
• Influence of Volcanic Agencies on the Scenery of Japan550
• Nikko, the Mecca of Japan560
• The Forty-Seven Ronin568
• The Red Cross Society575
• Chrysanthemums (Kiku)580
• Yose (Amusement Halls)584
• Tapestry Weaving589
• Musical Insects594

January 1911 Vol. 1, No. 9

• The Wave, From a Color Print by Hokusai
• Dancing Girl at New Year
• New Year Imperial Poems599
• New Year Celebrations600
• The Imperial Museum604
• Bushido of Satsuma615
• Fine Arts Association Exhibition619
• Yamato-Takeru-No-Mikoto632
• Cha No Yu, or Ceremonial Tea637
• The Sword of Kanemoto644
• Lake Suwa645
• Street Fairs648
• Around the Hibachi651
• Review653
• From the Japanese Press654

February 1911 Vol. 1, No. 10

• Kokungo, a Buddhist Saint (From an Old Painting)
• Imperial University Graduating Class
• The Imperial University659
• Hokusai667
• Bushido of Satsuma674
• Female Education in Japan677
• Gods and Goddesses in Japan684
• Lake Biwa689
• Old Poems693
• Japanese Crests696
• Kanda, the “Latin Quarter” of Tokyo703
• Tiles: Their Making and Ornamenting708
• Around the Hibachi712
• From the Japanese Press715

March 1911 Vol. 1, No. 11

• Ono-No-Komachi, Ancient Poetess (From an Old Printing)
• Building and Interiors of Imperial Theatre
• The New Imperial Theatre719
• Waseda University727
• Bridges in Japan733
• Bushido of Satsuma738
• Gods and Goddesses in Japan741
• Famous Japanese Gardens746
• Color Printing752
• Poets and Poetry759
• The Last Rites764
• O-Oka Stories772
• From the Japanese Press774

April 1911 Vol. 1, No. 12

• "Travelers," From a Painting by Soken (Maruyama School)
• "Moonlight," by Hiroshige (From a Color Print)
• The Imperial Diet779
• Hiroshige785
• Bushido of Satsuma791
• The Thirty-Three Places795
• The Culture Pearl Industry803
• Poem807
• Legendary Heroes of Old Japan808
• Pottery and Potters I.811
• Shipbuilding in Japan817
• The Cultivation of Tea823
• Sword Furniture829
• O-Oka Stories833
• From the Japanese Press835

May 1911 Vol. 2, No. 1

• Lantern-Lined Avenue, Nara
• The Japan Women’s University3
• The Sankei9
• Nara, an Ancient Capital13
• Sanitary Progress in Korea19
• Bushido of Satsuma (V)23
• The Thirty-Three Places (II)26
• The Culture of Kaki31
• Agricultural Activities35
• Pottery and Potters (II)41
• Japanese Writing Accessories47
• Lanterns49
• Around the Hibachi54
• From the Japanese Press57

June 1911 Vol. 2, No. 2

• Banquet Tendered to Perry by Shogunate
• The Abandonment of Consular Jurisdiction in Japan63
• Japan's Banking System69
• In a Tea House Garden in Summer (Illustration)74
• Nippon (Poem)75
• Bushido of Satsuma (VI)76
• The Thirty-Three Places79
• Agricultural Administration85
• Law Courts and Prison System in Korea91
• Pottery and Potters (III)95
• Formosan Industries101
• Summer Resorts in Japan108
• O-Oka Stories114
• From the Japanese Press117

July 1911 Vol. 2, No. 3

• Dashi, or God-Car
• Development in Japanese Drama123
• Osaka128
• The Abandonment of Consular Jurisdiction in Japan (II)134
• Girls' School of Industrial Arts140
• Japanese Fishery143
• Bushido of Satsuma148
• On Pine Trees Cut Down (Poem)151
• Summer Festivals152
• Masks157
• Pottery and Potters (IV)162
• On Japanese Lacquer169
• Around the Hibachi172
• From the Japanese Press176

August 1911 Vol. 2, No. 4

• A Beauty in Fashionable Dress (From a Color Print by Toyokuni I.) Frontispiece
• Toyokuni the First183
• The Abandonment of Consular Jurisdiction in Japan (III)189
• Japan's Finance and Economy195
• Fans201
• A Japanese Lover (Poem)203
• Mulberry Cultivation204
• The Industrial Laboratory209
• Ascent of Mount Fuji213
• Education in Korea218
• Bushido of Satsuma (VIII)225
• Japanese Fishery (II)228
• O-Oka Stories233
• From the Japanese Press236

September 1911 Vol. 2, No. 5

• Mount Asama in Eruption
• Fifty Years in Japan243
• Japanese Hot Springs247
• Forestry in Formosa252
• Bushido of Satsuma (IX)258
• Japan's Foreign Trade263
• The Shops of Tokyo267
• Mount Asama275
• Modern Men of Letters278
• Experiment Farms283
• Japanese Armor287
• Old Age (Poem)290
• Around the Hibachi291
• Precepts of the Ito Family296

October 1911 Vol. 2, No. 6

• Marquis Saionji, Prime Minister
• The New Cabinet303
• Fifty Years in Japan309
• Mount Fuji (Poem)314
• Admiral Togo315
• The Imperial School of Art320
• La Farge on Japanese Art329
• Bushido of Satsuma (X)332
• Trend of Japanese Theatre335
• Japanese Seals (Han)339
• Japanese Settlement Municipalities in Korea342
• About Silk-Worms345
• Around the Hibachi352
• From the Japanese Press355

November 1911 Vol. 2, No. 7

• Higashi Hongwanji, Kyoto
• The Hongwanji363
• Tosa Nikki368
• The Great Landscape Artist of the Ukiyoe School373
• Export Manufactures378
• Fifty Years in Japan383
• Nippon (Poem)386
• Priest and Priestess of the Blood387
• Bushido of Satsuma (XI)392
• Designs on Old Japanese Paper Money396
• Water-Falls in Japan402
• Japanese Music and Musical Instruments406
• Asagao411
• From the Japanese Press414

December 1911 Vol. 2, No. 8

• Portrait of General Nogi
• The Peers' School423
• The Friendly Relations Between Japan and America428
• Photography in Japan435
• Tosa Nikki440
• Sayonara (Poem)444
• Fifty Years in Japan446
• Sepulcher and Cemetery449
• Symbols in Use in Japan457
• Japanese Culinary Art461
• Bushido of Satsuma (XII)463
• Arima Bamboo Baskets466
• Asagao470
• From the Japanese Press474

January 1912 Vol. 2, No. 9

• Asagao (Continued)473
• The Peace Movement in Japan Gilbert Bowles485
• Wood Carving Captain Brinkley490
• Shoji-Graphs: My Japanese Garden Eugene Francis (Mrs. Charles Burnett)496
• Japanese Dwellings500
• The Friendly Relations Between Japan and America Count Okuma508
• Fifty Years in Japan Archbishop Nicolai511
• Bushido of Satsuma (XIII) K. S. Komori515
• Tosa Nikki Tsurayuki (translated by Flora Best Harris)519
• Old Japanese Coins522
• The Spirit of Nami San Clara Magdalen531
• From the Japanese Press535

February 1912 Vol. 2, No. 10

• Family of the Late Marquis Komura
• The Chinese Revolution Count Okuma543
• The Marquis Jutaro Komura Ariel549
• The Plum Blossom (Poems) The Manyoshu552
• The Head Hunters of Formosa Y. Nakatsuka555
• Americans Who Have Helped Japan Dr. J. Ingram Bryan560
• Japanese Dentistry Dr. Morinosuke Chiwaki565
• Tosa Nikki Flora Best Harris568
• Fifty Years in Japan Archbishop Nicolai573
• The Japanese Pariah Dr. Motono576
• (A) The Three Gourds Anon581
• (B) Prepared for Burial Ariel583
• The Fox Shrine (Poem) Bernard Westermann585
• Some Highly Wrought Designs of Old Japan Noritake Tsuda586
• Current Japanese Thought The Editor593

March 1912 Vol. 2, No. 11

• Oldest Japanese Portrait by Chodenzu
• Japanese Schools of Painting Onzan603
• Hideyoshi S. Yamazaki611
• An Elegy (Poem) The Poet Nibi615
• Japanese Silk Mills I. Honda616
• The Band of White Tigers N. Nagai621
• Beaten Metal Work Noritake Tsuda624
• The Genji Monogatari Dr. J. Ingram Bryan629
• Some Christian Churches Anon632
• The Japanese Theatre Ariel637
• Panama-Pacific Exposition P. L. Brown643
• Japanese Journalism A. H. B.649
• Tosa Nikki Flora Best Harris653
• Though One Arose from the Dead657
• A Missionary Problem660
• Current Japanese Thought The Editor662

April 1912 Vol. 2, No. 12

• Their Imperial Majesties Emperor and Empress of Japan
• The Imperial Cherry Blossom Party Ariel671
• The American Embassy in Tokyo J.676
• "The Way of the Gods" Anon683
• Hideyoshi II. S. Yamazaki689
• Florist-Gardens in Japan692
• The Japanese Girl (Poem)697
• Japanese Schools of Painting II698
• The Genji Monogatari Dr. J. Ingram Bryan703
• Japanese Wrestlers707
• Japanese Plays713
• An Old Shrine Eugene Francis716
• (A) A Trial of Arms717
• (B) The Robe of Feathers718
• Spring Will Come (Poem) Flora Besl Harris720
• The Flag of the Rising Sun721
• Current Japanese Thought The Editor725

May 1912 Vol. 3, No. 1

• A Color Print Shinshō (1788)
• His Excellency the British Ambassador to Japan
• The British Embassy in Tokyo "J"5
• The Miyako Odori, Kyoto F. Yamazaki12
• Japanese Communications Count Hayashi22
• The Ise Monogatari Dr. J. Ingram Bryan and Prof. N. Nagai27
• The Shoso-In at Nara Onzan30
• Nikko (Poem) Don C. Seitz35
• Englishmen Who Have Helped Japan Dr. J. Ingram Bryan36
• Yoshitsune Ariel41
• The Geisha An M. P.44
• Japanese Etiquette Anon48
• Tea and Incense Ceremonies Noritake Tsuda55
• How Japan Promotes Industry Viscount Hirata60
• Around the Hibachi: "Ichi-No-Tani" "W"63
• Current Japanese Thought The Editor66

June 1912 Vol. 3, No. 2

• The Staff of the German Embassy in Tokyo
• The German Embassy in Tokyo “J”75
• Japan’s Prayer (Poem)78
• Germans Who Have Helped Japan Dr. J. Ingram Bryan81
• Representative Women of Japan Prof. N. Nagai85
• Has the Anglo-Japanese Alliance Any Real Value? A Japanese Publicist91
• The Eradication of Christianity Noritake Tsuda95
• Trade with China Since the Revolution Baron Makino101
• To a Friend (Poem) Hitomaru104
• Some Japanese Scientists “N”107
• Toilers in the Rice Fields E. E. Speight111
• Koyasan Onzan113
• A Great Japanese University Anon121
• A Great Japanese Business House124
• Forsaken (Poem)128
• The Taketori Monogatari129
• Around the Hibachi: “A Borrowed Sword”133
• Current Japanese Thought The Editor136

July 1912 Vol. 3, No. 3

• H. E. J. H. Vanroyen, Netherlands Minister to Japan
• The Netherlands Legation in Tokyo "J"143
• The Red Cross in Japan Dr. J. Ingram Bryan149
• Racial Reconciliation and Economic Pressure Kiroku Hayashi156
• Country Life in Japan "Rustic"160
• The Taketori Monogatari165
• The Seven Spas of Hakone "Traveller"171
• Fujiyama (Poem) J. Ingram Bryan175
• Japanese Music Ariel176
• Japanese Market Places181
• Representative Women of Japan (II) Professor N. Nagai185
• The Other Side of Tokyo Totsudo Kato191
• What Buddhism Has Done for Japan196
• Current Japanese Thought The Editor201

August 1912 Vol. 3, No. 4

• His Excellency the French Ambassador to Japan
• The French Embassy in Tokyo J207
• Evolution in Japanese Art Ariel213
• Summering by Subterranean Fires Dr. J. Ingram Bryan216
• What Buddhism Has Done for Japan Anon221
• A Sweet Spring of Old H. Odani229
• The Problem of Population in Japan T. Egi231
• Karuizawa Sojourner234
• Evening in Karuizawa (Sonnet) M. Kirby241
• Boshu (Poem) J. Ingram Bryan242
• The Taketori Monogatari (III.)243
• The Last of the Shoguns The Editor247
• The International Significance of English Dr. Clay MacCauley250
• Sin and the Woman (Poem) M. Kirby251
• Japanese Watering Places F. Yamazaki253
• "Internally Golden" Onzan255
• Current Japanese Thought The Editor260

September 1912 Vol. 3, No. 5

• Their Imperial Majesties, the Late Emperor and the Empress Dowager
• The Passing of the Great Emperor : An Appreciation Dr. J. Ingram Bryan269
• Their Imperial Majesties, the New Emperor and Empress The Editor272
• The Daily Life of the Late Emperor, Mutsuhito Anon279
• His Majesty, the Late Emperor As a Poet Dr. J. Ingram Bryan285
• The International Value of Japanese Art Dr. M. Matsumoto297
• The Russian Embassy in Tokyo "J"293
• The Taketori Monogatari (IV) Ariel303
• Orient Night (Poem)305
• The Kunichi Odori Onzan306
• The Future of Japan Genji Matsuda, M. P.313
• Japan's Policy in China A Japanese Publicist317
• Around the Hibachi: A Vision of the Unseen319
• Current Japanese Thought The Editor321

October 1912 Vol. 3, No. 6

• A New Photograph of His Late Majesty, Meiji Tenno
• The Obsequies of the Late Emperor, Mutsuhito333
• The Italian Embassy in Tokyo J336
• The Horyuji Temple Anon343
• Japan's Policy in Formosa Baron Goto345
• The Industrial Progress of Japan Minoru Oka351
• Poem by His Late Majesty, Meiji Tenno354
• The Taketori Monogatari (V) Ariel355
• Japanese Oratory Dr. J. Ingram Bryan358
• Civilizing the Savage K. UCHIDA363
• Oriental Verses (Poem) Bernard Westermann368
• What Japan Has Done for Formosa K. Yagiu369
• The Japanese " Mark Twain " F. Yamazaki, B. A.374
• Labour and Wages in Japan N378
• “ an Unnoticed Wound ” W382
• Current Japanese Thought The Editor384

November 1912 Vol. 3, No. 7

• Some Envoys to the Imperial Funeral
• The Foreign Envoys: An Appreciation Count Okuma389
• The Rule of the Dead in Japan Dr. J. Ingram Bryan392
• The Spanish Legation in Tokyo "J"398
• The Regimental Colours (Poem) MEIJI TENNO402
• Creating a Financial Personnel for the Navy Anon405
• Japanese Money in China K. Yagiu407
• How to See Japan "Traveller"410
• The Taketori Monogatari (VI. Concluded) Ariel416
• Hokkaido "An Official"421
• A School Where Leaders Are Made Gail Cleland436
• Ode for the Imperial Funeral Professor, H. Motoöri432
• Karafuto (Japanese Saghalien) Onzan433
• Ancient Odes Chanted at Imperial Funeral438
• The Ainu of Yezo "K"439
• Around the Hibachi: A Mask Vendetta "O"444
• Current Japanese Thought The Editor446

December 1912 Vol. 3, No. 8

• Her Imperial Majesty, the Empress Dowager
• The Imperial Poetess of Japan Dr. J. Ingram Bryan455
• Commercial Morality Baron Shibusawa459
• Death Odes of General Count and Countess Nogi462
• Japan's New Scenic Route "Traveller"465
• Will Japan Accept the Jury System ? S. Horii470
• The Surviving Genro Onzan473
• The Portuguese Legation in Tokyo "J"477
• The Reformation of Korea F. Kazan481
• Some Korean Industries H. Yakeda489
• The Dolmens of Japan Anon494
• Emancipation of the Japanese Woman Ariel505
• Japan's Progress in Manchuria T. Hiraki509
• Around the Hibachi: "All's Well That Ends Well"515
• Current Japanese Thought The Editor517

January 1913 Vol. 3, No. 9

• The Imperial Family
• The Japanese National Anthem, Metrical Translation, with Music Dr. Clay MacCauley525
• The Future of Constitutional Government in Japan Count Okuma527
• Japanese Opera Madam T. Shibata530
• Is Japan Deteriorating? Dr. Yujiro Miyake534
• The Japanese New Year Onzan539
• The Mexican Legation in Tokyo "J"545
• Americo-Japanese Relations Hon. Y. Takegoshi M. P.548
• Elegy on a Court Lady Hitomaru552
• An Authoress of Modern Japan Ariel553
• Around the Hibachi: "Kanmairi" "S"559
• The Foreign Policy of Ieyasu Noritake Tsuda561
• Takamori Saigo F. Kusaki568
• The Fire-Fighters of Tokyo Anon577
• The Progress of Japan's Foreign Trade N. Noma582
• Current Japanese Thought The Editor585

February 1913 Vol. 3, No. 10

• The New Prime Minister Frontispiece
• The Political Crisis and the New Cabinet593
• Modern Japanese Art T. Hiraki600
• Asakusa (Poem) Don C. Seitz608
• Japanese Proverbs Dr. J. Ingram Bryan609
• The Kokinshu (I) Ariel614
• Will Japan Adopt Oriental Writing? Baron Sakatani619
• The Inland Sea (Poem) M. E. Chapin621
• Relations Between Japan and China S. Inagaki622
• The Japanese Roof-Curve Onzan626
• The Theatre As a New Force in Japan K. Yamamoto631
• The Austro-Hungarian Embassy in Tokyo "J"639
• The Patriot (Poem) Meiji Tenno641
• The Flag of the Rising Sun (Poem) Adapted642
• Around the Hibachi: Painting From Life Anon643
• A Lord of Battles Long Ago F. Ogawado645
• The Financial Progress of Formosa K. Yagiu648
• Current Japanese Thought The Editor652

March 1913 Vol. 3, No. 11

• His Excellency, the Siamese Minister
• The Siamese Legation in Tokyo By “J”663
• “Beating Swords Into Plowshares Etc.” Dr. Jikei Yokoi669
• Pastimes of Modern Japan N. Koda D. Litt673
• The Japanese Beard S. Terada B. C. L.680
• The Myochin Family Onzan683
• Japan’s Colonial Policy T. Yegi688
• The Yabakei Valley (Poem) M. E. Chapin690
• Three Great Achievements of the Meiji Era Dr. Tomii691
• A Great Japanese Liberal Anon695
• The House of Mitsui “K”701
• O Furious Wind (Poem) Don C. Seitz706
• Are Oriental and Occidental Races Mutually Exclusive? Dr. J. Ingram Bryan707
• Magnanimity (Poem) Meiji Tenno712
• The Kokinshu (II) Ariel713
• Around the Hibachi: March Festivals F. Yamazaki715
• Current Japanese Thought The Editor720

April 1913 Vol. 3, No. 12

• His Excellency, the Chinese Ambassador in Tokyo
• The Chinese Legation in Tokyo "J"727
• The Ginza (Poem) Don C. Seitz732
• The New American Ambassador to Japan "J"735
• Koizumi Yakumo Dr. J. Ingram Bryan741
• Need of Educational Reform in Japan Professor J. Shimoda745
• The Mind and the Man T. Tokonami750
• Some Beauty Spots of Nippon "Sojourner"755
• Japanese Castles Anon761
• The Japanese in California769
• Japan and International Exhibition The Hon. Seishin Hirayama777
• A Song (Poem) Akahito780
• The Japanese Suffragette Mrs. Hatoyama781
• Commercial and Industrial Reformation in the Taisho Era M. Oka785
• Around the Hibachi: The Neri Kuyo789
• Current Japanese Thought The Editor791

May 1913 Vol. 4, No. 1

• His Excellency the Belgian Minister
• The Belgian Legation in Tokyo “J”5
• How the Panama Canal Will Affect Japanese Trade8
• Financial Policy of the Tokugawa Shogunate Professor K. Kuroita13
• Money Making in Japan20
• Western Drama on the Japanese Stage Teruo Hiraki25
• The Cuckoo (Poem) Hirokawa32
• The Swallow Before the Spring “B”33
• The White Peril Professor R. Nagai39
• New Chemical Industry of Japan Anon43
• The Future of China Dr. Ukita46
• May Festivals of Japan F. Yamazaki49
• Progress of Japan’s Cotton Industry55
• Around the Hibachi: An Ainu Love Story62
• Current Japanese Thought The Editor64

June 1913 Vol. 4, No. 2

• The Vice-Consul of Argentina
• Japan and Argentina J
• Japanese Diplomacy Count Okuma71
• Justice to Japan Dr. J. Ingram Bryan75
• Progress of Japan's Woolen Industries T. Y.79
• The Future of Tokyo Baron Sakatani83
• Husband and Wife (Poem) Anon88
• The Shakespeare of Japan H. Kazumi89
• Japanese Enterprise in China X97
• Diligence (Poem) Keirin100
• The Tokyo Stock Exchange B. Kuryu101
• Festivals of June F. Yamazaki105
• Professor Sweet Potato O106
• When Fuji Smiles (Poem) Don C. Seitz109
• A Japanese Maecenas Prof. E. W. Clement110
• The Ideal Etc., (Poem) Prof. A. Lloyd119
• Around the Hibachi: A Dream of No? B120
• Current Japanese Thought The Editor122

July 1913 Vol. 4, No. 3

• His Excellency the Brazilian Chargé D'affaires
• Japan's Relations with Brazil “J”129
• A Great American Japanese Ariel135
• Japan's Compliment to Peace B.142
• Some July Festivals F. Yamazaki148
• How Japan Will Win Dr. J. Ingram Bryan153
• Commercial Mêlée in China H. Y.157
• Progress of Japanese Shipping Dr. S. Terano160
• Incongruities (Poem) Yuya164
• The Japanese Mark Twain F. Yamazaki165
• The Gayest Spot in Nippon Onzan169
• To Japan (Poem) Lilian A. Rawlings174
• Influence of Napoleon on Language Study in Japan K. C.175
• Foreign Trade of Formosa K. Yagiu177
• Around the Hibachi: Bitter for Sweet J. I.179
• Current Japanese Thought The Editor181

August 1913 Vol. 4, No. 4

• H. I. J. M. the Late Meiji Tenno
• Sweden and Japan "J"189
• The Sakai Tragedy K. C.195
• Beginnings of Japanese Literature Dr. Yaichi Haga199
• Progress of Japanese Lacquer Industry H. Y.203
• The Bygone Splendor Onzan210
• A Vision Fair (Poem) Anon214
• The Soul of Japan Dr. J. Ingram Bryan215
• Japanese Immigration South Count Okuma219
• O-Ryu of the Willow F. Y.222
• Songs the Geisha Sings Dr. J. Ingram Bryan227
• Some August Festivals F. Yamazaki235
• A Nogi of Long Ago "I"237
• Around the Hibachi: Human Destiny Ogari239
• Current Japanese Thought: Anniversary of Meiji Tenno—Prince Arisugawa—The New War Minister—Aviation in Japan—How about China—Naturalization of Asiatics in America—Japanese Delegates to the United States—What can Diplomacy Do?—The Color Question—Racial Assimilation—A Scientist's View of the Japanese—Concord Between East and West—A Moral Question The Editor241

September 1913 Vol. 4, No. 5

• H. I. H. the Late Prince Arisugawa
• The Passing of an Imperial Prince The Editor247
• The Meiji Memorial Exhibition Y. Teraoka252
• Japan (Poem) Soma Gyofu258
• I-Ro-Ha Hymn Dr. Clay MacCauley259
• Japan's Relations with America Baron Shibusawa262
• Inrō Noritake Tsuda265
• What Japan Is Doing for Biology Professor C. Ishikawa272
• September Festivals F. Yamazaki277
• Astronomers of Old Japan Anon279
• Japan's New Steel Pipe Industry "Y"283
• How Japan Will Change Dr. Jigoro Kano288
• The Manyoshu Dr. J. Ingram Bryan293
• Around the Hibachi: "The Living-Field River" Ariel294
• Current Japanese Thought: Prince Katsura—The Right Honorable James Bryce—The Late Count Hayashi—Japan and Mexico—The American Reply to Japan—Japan Trade with Mexico—Recrudescence of Revolution in China—Increase of automobiles in Japan—Japan's national debt— The Editor299

October 1913 Vol. 4, No. 6

• H. E. the President of Brazil
• Japanese Impressions of Brazil Messrs. Midzuno, Mishima and Iida305
• God (Poem) Soma Gyofu310
• When War Shall Cease Dr. Inazo Nitobe313
• The Permanent East Dr. J. Ingram Bryan317
• A Needed Food Reform Dr. S. Toyama322
• Japanese Dreams “K”325
• Progress of Japanese Porcelain Anon331
• Japan Ahead in Wireless “J”334
• October Festivals F. Yamazaki341
• The Father of Modern Japanese Prose Teruo Hiraki343
• Japanese Coiffure K. K.346
• Japan’s Mineral Output Masaharu Isobe353
• Around the Hibachi: Hidakagawa “B”355
• Current Japanese Thought: The Imperial Birthday—The New American Ambassador—Plutocracy—Hon. George E. Foster—The Monroe Doctrine—The Taisei Maru in Brazil—Up-to-date-ness—The Yamamoto Cabinet—Railway Construction Programme—Good Diplomacy The Editor357

November 1913 Vol. 4, No. 7

• His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor
• The Imperial Chrysanthemum Party Dr. J. Ingram Bryan365
• Sad Autumn Wind (Poem) Tsurayuki371
• The Japanese Student Viscount Kaneko372
• Queen of Autumn Flowers Dr. J. Ingram Bryan377
• George Meredith of Japan Ariel382
• Japan’s New Minister to China Shuson Enomoto387
• Japan’s Struggle with Finance Count Okuma389
• International-Mindedness of Japan Baron Sakatani391
• Some Japanese Women Dr. Mikami394
• Struggle Between East and West Dr. K. Shiratori399
• The Beyond (Poem) Soma Gyofu402
• Japan’s Trade with India H. Noma403
• November Festivals F. Yamazaki405
• Around the Hibachi: “A Clown of Old Japan”409
• Current Japanese Thought: New French Ambassador—Co-education — The Chinese Refugees — Sao Paulo Coffee—Trade with India—India and Asiatic Immigration—Late Mr. Abé—Logic of Assassination—Japan Under Insult The Editor357

December 1913 Vol. 4, No. 8

• The Late Prince Katsura
• The Passing of a Great Japanese Dr. J. Ingram Bryan419
• Japanese Question in America Dr. Juichi Soyeda427
• Japanese Influence in China H. E. Baron Takaaki Kato431
• Change (Poem) Narihira434
• A Japanese Scholar at Harvard "B"437
• Can We Ignore Religion? President Sawayanagi439
• Another New Scenic Route "Traveller"443
• He Comes Not (Poem) The Kyokuge450
• Oriental Immigration Dr. J. Ingram Bryan451
• The Japanese Masseur Anon457
• Japan and Australia "J"461
• Unwelcome Dawn (Poem) Narihira465
• Progress of Electrical Enterprise in Japan K. Y.466
• Japan's Trade with South Africa N. I.470
• December Festivals F. Yamazaki473
• Around the Hibachi: Soliloquy of Fukakusa Gensei477
• Current Japanese Thought: Japan Among the Nations—Undue Deference to Foreigners—Syndicalism—Toyo Kisen Kaisha—Japan's Financial Condition—Australian Shipping Law—Life and Literature in Japan—The Panama Pacific Exhibition—Japan's Foreign Trade—Eugenics in Japan—Solving the California Question—International Morality—Tributes to the Late Prince Katsura—Dr. Alfred Westharp The Editor479

January 1914 Vol. 4, No. 9

• Mandarin Duck (Painting) Maruyama Okyo
• A Year of Japanese Art T. Hiraki489
• Waseda University G. Masuda497
• The Helpless Life (Poem) Soma Gyofu501
• Brownings of Japan Dr. J. Ingram Bryan502
• Movies in Japan H. Kozu505
• America and Japan's Raw Silk Trade Denzo Kume510
• Youth of Old and New Japan Dr. Jikei Hojo513
• A Lady Bank President "Miyako"515
• Capturing the Leviathan Onzan520
• The Japanese Towel "Akondo"521
• My People (Poem) Meiji Tenno530
• Regimen of Women Kuroiwa Shuroku533
• Two Heroes of Old Japan "B"536
• January Festivals F. Yamazaki541
• New Year in Korea542
• Around the Hibachi: The Mandarin Duck Ariel544
• Current Japanese Thought: Japanese Bonds – Ignorance of Japan – London "Review of Reviews" – Japanese Loans in China – Investments of the Powers in China – A Big Dividend – Tribute to Japanese Immigrants – Railway Sleepers – Panama Canal Tolls – Trade Competition in China Relations with China – Spinning Mills – Foreign Trade The Editor547

February 1914 Vol. 4, No. 10

• Governor-General of Kwantung
• Attractions for Japanese in Manchuria "J"555
• Are the Japanese a Warlike People? Dr. J. Ingram Bryan561
• Travelling Dr. Togo Yoshida565
• Blind Folk of Japan S. Ishisan570
• Two Libraries of Old Japan "Ariel"577
• New Year Pine (Poem) Meiji Tenno580
• Industrial Progress of Formosa K. Yagiu581
• Japanese Story-Telling Dr. J. Ingram Bryan582
• Hero of the Plum Blossom "B"586
• Japanese Nationality Dr. C. Egi591
• The Woman Question Again Gendo Miwada595
• A Tempest in a Teapot K. C.568
• February Festivals F. Yamazaki605
• Moonlight on the Snow (Poem) Meiji Tenno608
• Around the Hibachi: A Monster Yose Story609
• Current Japanese Thought: Last of the Shoguns—Komatsu Wedding—Timely Suggestions—Taft and Japan—Big-Stick Policy in China—Japan and Nobel Prize—Emigration—Party Politics—Age of Marriage in Japan—Japan and Panama Canal—Japan's Increasing Exports—Yamato Ideals The Editor612

March 1914 Vol. 4, No. 11

• The Late Mr. K. Oki J. N.
• Japan's Telephone King Winifred Webb627
• The Anti-Alien Act (Poem) Professor U. Kaneko632
• Nature and Life Onzan633
• Presents Anon637
• Kodo F. Yamazaki641
• Imperial Poetry Competition “Ariel”643
• Music of the Gods “B”647
• A Little Fire-Drop Captain Tokugawa651
• Aviation in Japan “Traveller”654
• The Tokyo East End “Ariel”661
• Japanese Anecdotes A Prime Minister665
• Old Age (Poem) “Ariel”667
• Around the Hibachi: Karasuba Fujiwara-no-Okikaze668
• Boyhood Days (Poem) Dr. Aizan Yamaji670
• Unblushing Mongoloids671
• Current Japanese Thought: Japan's New Exchange Professor—Experiments in Wireless telephony—Taisho Exhibition—Nippon Yusen Kaisha—Japanese Finance—Panama Canal and Japan—Japan and Submarine Cables—Investments of Japanese Insurance Companies—South Manchuria Railway—An Unparalleled Responsibility The Editor677

April 1914 Vol. 4, No. 12

• Terrific Volcanic Eruption
• The Sakurajima Diasaster Dr. J. Ingram Bryan689
• Love's Bloom (Poem) Taira-no-Kanemori694
• Game of "Go" M. E.697
• Sunset in Japan (Poem) Rex Hodgson700
• Interview with President Wilson Dr. Ibuka701
• Naval Supremacy of the Orient A Rear-Admiral704
• Children's Paradise Dr. Y. Haga711
• Dodoitsu "Ariel"715
• Japanese Physique E. Haga M. D.718
• Fading Youth (Poem) Ono-no-Komachi720
• Japanese Architecture C. I.721
• Religion in South Asia Takudo Kuruma727
• An Unsolved Problem Kichibei Murai729
• Sino-Economic Alliance Ex-Ambassador Ijuin734
• Marriage in Japan Heigoro Shoda737
• Around the Hibachi: Capers of Forgotten Heroes740
• Current Japanese Thought: Foreign Relations—Sakurajima Disaster—Famine—Tuberculosis and Insurance—Year's Foreign trade—Trade with China—Year's Clearing House Figures—China's Need—Crime—Give Japan a Chance The Editor744

May 1914 Vol. 5, No. 1

• Chief Officials of Taisho Exhibition
• Taisho Exhibition Governor Munakata3
• Tokyo Today and Tomorrow Baron Sakatani13
• Love (Poem) Michimasa20
• Japanese Court Ladies “Anon”25
• Nippon (Poem) Winifred Webb26
• A Year of Ethics Y. Mizukuri27
• Alone (Poem) Abbot Gyoson30
• Japanese Miners Onzan31
• Japanese Chess G. Keima35
• Hotels in Japan Aisaku Hayashi37
• Saigyo43
• Woman's Influence in Japan Professor Sassa46
• Japanese Cherry Blossoms Dr. Y. Haga53
• Around the Hibachi: Yose Tales55
• Secret of Japan's Progress S. Nagamatsu57
• Miyajima (Poem) Rex Hodgson60
• Current Japanese Thought: Our Anniversary Cover—A Striking Contrast—Late Prince Sanjo—Japan Consents—Japanese in America—Imported Fertilizers—The Japanese Decalogue—Guide-book to Taisho Exhibition The Editor61

June 1914 Vol. 5, No. 2

• Her Imperial Majesty. the Late Empress Dowager
• Passing of the Late Empress Dowager Dr. J. Ingram Bryan67
• Summer's Come (Poem) Empress Jito72
• The Cryptomeria Dr. S. Honda75
• Making Good in Canada S. Koshoan80
• Japanese Beer Shin Takasugi87
• Taisho Finance Baron Sakatani89
• Ise Mairi F. Yamazaki91
• Tea K. Takahashi95
• Komuso Anon97
• The Pearl of Eartern Seas (Poem) Tomitaro Suzuki100
• Kato Kiyomasa Onzan101
• Hill of Care (Poem) Kisen104
• Bakin F. Yamazaki105
• Oriental Exclusion in New Zealand Consul K. Chin109
• Around the Hibachi: The Aeroplane Sanyutei Enyu115
• Current Japanese Thought: Her Imperial Majesty the Late Empress Dowager—The Taisho Exhibition—American Influence in China—Graft—Japan and America—Japanese Ideals—Motor Car Insurance—The New Freedom The Editor117

July 1914 Vol. 5, No. 3

• Imperial Mausoleum at Momoyama
• Funeral of the Empress Dowager Shoken Dr. J. Ingram Bryan127
• Good Wishes (Poem) Empress Shoken135
• Ochikubo Monogatari F. Yamazaki139
• A Land of Pines Dr. Miyoshi142
• Japan’s Hope Dr. Mizuno148
• The National Game Professor Abe153
• Himeji to Izumo "Traveller"155
• Sleeplessness (Poem) Hitomaro162
• Oriental Philology Prof. Kanazawa163
• Commercial Education in Japan S. Koshoan166
• Motor Cars in Japan Chauffeur171
• A Clear Day (Poem) Empress Shoken174
• Japan and the Panama Exhibition Hon. S. Hirayama177
• Around the Hibachi: A Typical Japanese Mother Kunikida Doppo179
• Current Japanese Thought: Foreign Misconceptions of Japan—Education of the Imperial Crown Prince—The Okuma Cabinet—Moral Reform League—Precepts of General Count Nogi—Patience in Politics—Japanese Residents in China—Acknowledgements The Editor181

August 1914 Vol. 5, No. 4

• Magnificent Bamboo Avenue
• The Bamboo Dr. T. Ito189
• Japan's Lady Nicotine Y. Kemuri193
• Spirit of Japan (Poem) Edith A. Sawyer198
• A Japanese Humorist "B"199
• How Japan Treats Railway Employees Toru Nagai202
• Industrial Progress of Japan S. Teijima209
• Fishing: Old and New Y. Nanigashi212
• Kanzashi (Hair Ornaments) Anon217
• Ainu Mythology Ganjo Yasuda223
• Mist at Uji (Poem) Sadayori226
• Humane Capitalism Josai Kanjin227
• Japanese Hand Vehicles Onzan229
• No Secret Mibu-no-Tadami232
• Taira-No-Shigemori235
• A Famous Waterfall (Poem) Kinto238
• Around the Hibachi: Some Yedo Girls239
• Current Japanese Thought: Japan-American Relations—Methods of Diplomacy—Confusing the Issue—Count Okuma on Morals—An Appeal to Britons—Australian-American Relations—Japan Moving: Whither? The Editor241

September 1914 Vol. 5, No. 5

• A Place of Beauty
• Matsushima Traveller249
• Japanese Education Hon. E. Kamada253
• Forewarned: Forearmed (Poem) Lady Kii256
• Boats of Paper Rear-Admiral Yokoyama257
• Senryu "Ariel"261
• A Japanese Invention Sanya Kanjin265
• Japan Strikes Oil Anon273
• Goldfish Onzan277
• Modern Rip Van Winkles Ito Tomita281
• Evening Autumn Breeze (Poem) Tsunenobu281
• Tokyo Paupers Col. Yamamuro285
• Autumn on Tatsuta River (Poem) Nôin288
• Japanese Confections289
• Unique Avocations291
• Around the Hibachi: Haté Na No Chawan297
• Himeji Castle in Spring Edith A. Sawyer303
• Current Japanese Thought: A Request — Japanese Civilization — Japan and the San Francisco Exhibition — National Indebtedness — Japan's Foreign Adviser — Japan's Defence Commission — Party Politics in Japan The Editor301

October 1914 Vol. 5, No. 6

• A Masterpiece
• An Ukiyo-E Artist F. Yamazaki309
• Horimono Anon317
• A Thought of Home (Poem) Nakamaro322
• Commercial Relations Between Japan and China Baron Shibusawa323
• The Japanese Zola "Ariel"327
• Rod and Line in Japan Onzan333
• Due Reward Kyokudo Nanryo335
• Japanese Exhibits at the San Francisco Exposition339
• Hair343
• A Song of Longing (Poem) Hitomaro346
• Harakiri359
• Beauty Spots of Kyushu "Traveler"351
• Japan's Import of Chemicals K. Suidzu355
• A Stile (Poem) Seminaru358
• Around the Hibachi: Otomematsubara "Ariel"361
• Current Japanese Thought: The War—Japan’s Attitude—The Imperial Declaration—National Opinion—Japan’s Ultimatum to Germany—Declaration of War—Sequel to Volcanic Eruption—Profits on Imperial Railways—The War and Japanese Finance—Eucken Will not Come—National Self-Confidence—Reason versus Duty—Count Okuma’s Opinion The Editor363

November 1914 Vol. 5, No. 7

• Osaka The Mayor of Osaka371
• The Manchester of Japan Tokugoro Nakabashi379
• Nikko (Poem) Tomitaro Suzuki382
• Japan and the European Armageddon Count Okuma383
• Kyushu Scenes "Traveler"389
• Paper-Making in Japan Anon393
• Sir Philip Sidney of Japan "B"397
• Angels on Earth (Poem) Sojo Henjo400
• Effect of War on Tourist Traffic "Traveler"401
• Japanese Law Courts Hon. T. Miyaoka405
• Fundamental Solution of Japanese Finance Dr. Inajiro Tajiri417
• Middle Class Japanese Houses Onzan421
• Midnight Frost (Poem) Yakamochi426
• Around the Hibachi : Tales of the Green Room427
• Current Japanese Thought: Thanks to the United States—American Neutrality — The Final Issue — Foreign Trade—Effect of the War on Japanese Trade—The European Horror The Editor429

December 1914 Vol. 5, No. 8

• Kyozutsu
• Unique Inhumation Noritake Tsuda435
• The Mission of Japan Count Okuma441
• Some Waka Tales "Ariel"445
• Age (Poem) Princess Shikishi448
• Sekisho Anon449
• Kite-Fighting453
• English Language in Japan Professor Monoō455
• Japanese Footgear Onzan461
• Constancy (Poem) Lady Horikawa466
• Japanese in Mexico Josai Inshi467
• A Patent Medicine City Issha San469
• The Problem of the Pacific Frank Putnam473
• Sad Night (Poem) Tokudaiji480
• Around the Hibachi: Heroic Tales481
• Current Japanese Thought: Occident and Orient—Our Responsibility—Our Duty—Religion—Basis of Education—Japan Red Cross Society—Queen Mary’s Needlework Guild—Sympathy with Great Britain—Japan Helps Russia—Bravery and Civilization The Editor485

January 1915 Vol. 5, No. 9

• Boating Party on the Sumida River
• Another Year of Japanese Art T. Hiraki493
• Japanese Inns Hitobito503
• Zangé Monogatari "Ariel"505
• Magic Frost (Poem) Ochikochi Mitsune508
• Shikoku Scenes F. Yamazaki509
• Japanese Corals Y. Sanya517
• Islands of the Sea H. Tamaoki521
• A Long Wait (Poem) Sosei Hoshi524
• Boar Hunting in Japan Y. Butô525
• Nogi Reminiscences T. Hayakawa527
• Technical Education in Japan H. Hojo529
• Chopsticks H. Gozen533
• Love Is All (Poem) Prince Motoyoshi536
• "Open Thou Mine Eyes" "B"537
• Around the Hibachi: When Warriors Meet Anon541
• Current Japanese Thought: Fall of Tsingtau—German Prisoners in Japan; Japan — Japan Wonders — Changes in Japan; German Culture — Imperial Generosity — Population of Japan — A Remarkable Conversion The Editor547

February 1915 Vol. 5, No. 10

• On the River Sumida
• Mukojima F. Yamazaki553
• Snow Fall at Yoshino (Poem) K. Sakanoue558
• The Gods of War Noritake Tsuda565
• Winter (Poem) M. Minamoto568
• Bonseki F. Yamazaki569
• Lessons From the War Dr. B. Mano573
• Japan’s Canning Industries B. Honda575
• Hats and Hat Makers Shusaku Doi579
• Temple Bells T. Kaneko581
• The Zangé Monogatari, Part II “Ariel”585
• Wanamaker’s of Japan Anon589
• The Future of Tsingtau Dr. Tate Etc591
• The Briton J. Ingram Bryan594
• An Old Vendetta T. Monoo595
• Around the Hibachi: Incidents of War599
• Current Japanese Thought: Japanese Troops for Europe — Dr. Mabie; On Japan — Old Truths in New Guise; Basis of Authority — Difficulties Between East and West; Absence of Enduring Monuments — Genius for Organization; War Ideals — Advice to Britain and Japan; Imports and Exports — War and its Inheritance; A Sheepless Country — A Warning; Ship Subsidies The Editor605

March 1915 Vol. 5, No. 11

• Finest Example of Ancient Korean Sculpture
• Korean Architecture Dr. Tei Sekino613
• Sado Island S. Shima623
• Japan (Poem) Alfred East626
• Japanese Orders of Merit F. Yamazaki629
• Hasshojin Y. Bungaku633
• A Vain Vigil (Poem) Lady Akazome Emon636
• Nails and Nail Makers Anon637
• Education of a Warrior T. Heitai641
• Possession (Poem) J. Ingram Bryan644
• Ships and War Dr. S. Terano645
• Our National Ensign Y. Aikoku649
• Love's Solicitude (Poem) Lady Ukon652
• Kwaidan (A Ghost Story) T. Monoö653
• An Apostle of Japan T. Fukuin661
• Around the Hibachi: Valor and Patriotism665
• Current Japanese Thought: A Japanese Singer—New Japanese gun — German Revenge — Japan and Australia — Factory Life in Japan — Mining Disasters — Japan and the Powers — Fundamental Cause of War The Editor605

April 1915 Vol. 5, No. 12

• Baron Shibusawa
• Japan and America Baron Shibusawa675
• Korean Ceramics N. Tsuda681
• Women's Fashions in Japan T. Hayashi680
• Mishima on Tokaido (Poem) Anon692
• Iron and the War N. Fukumoto693
• A Wish (Poem) Izumi Skikibu696
• Coast of Kii "Traveler"697
• Japan and the Panama Exposition Hon. S. Hirayama701
• The Kibyoshi E. Yamazaki704
• What One Japanese DID Y. Uyehara707
• Cherry Blossoms (Poem) Lady Ise Osuke710
• Three Masters T. Takahashi713
• Soap and Soap Makers Y. Satake719
• Universities : Japanese and Foreign Dr. Sawayanagi723
• Knots of Wisteria Vine T. Takagi727
• Current Japanese Thought: Imperial Clemency—Relations with the United States—Too Much Talk—Peasant Life in Japan—Academic Degrees—Growth of Militarism—An Alliance with Russia—Friendship for Japan—Motives and Alliances—California's Fine Sentiment The Editor731

May 1915 Vol. 6, No. 1

• Tomb of King Buretsu
• Korean Tombs Professor Sekino3
• Age of the Shoguns Hon. S. Hirayama9
• Seven Isles of Izu Y. Tezuka17
• Chivalry East and West T. Takagi23
• Sleeplessness (Poem) Akazomeyemon26
• Yoryoku T. Sakai29
• Falconry in Japan Y. Torii33
• Love's Perplexity Sone-no-Yoshitada36
• War and Electrical Industry K. Munasuye39
• Danjo Ebina F. Yamazaki43
• A Checker Champion F. Hirose46
• Japanese Floors Y. Ito49
• E-Sen N. Tsuda53
• Youth and Age (Poem) Fujiwara-no-Kiyosuke56
• Around the Hibachi: Oseki San of Kuramai Anon57
• Current Japanese Thought: The Tokugawa Tercentenary—Count Okuma on America—Are there Anti-Japanese Americans?—Europe Versus Asia—Danger of Immigration—Fear of Virile Japan—Reciprocal Rights between East and West The Editor61

June 1915 Vol. 6, No. 2

• Flower Arrangement
• Ikebana Y. Yamashita67
• Kiseki T. Sasaki73
• Two Famous Shrines Y. Takayama79
• Hirata Atsutane F. Yamazaki85
• Influence of Western Painting S. Nakagawa89
• Love's Escape (Poem) Lady Suwô92
• The Time Machine in Japan Y. Yoshikawa93
• Bushido T. Takagi99
• Men's Fashions in Japan T. Hayashi102
• Photographers' Supplies S. Sugiura109
• Peace and War Editor of “Shin Nippon”111
• A Summer Dream (Poem) Iyetada114
• Around the Hibachi: Busu (A Farce) Anon115
• One Friend (Poem) Emperor Sanjô118
• Current Japanese Thought: Count Okuma's Triumph—The General Election—Britain and Japan in China—Japan and America—Imperial Coronation—Britain and the China Question—American Interference—Japan's Policy in China—Railway Receipts—Armed Peace—Might and Right The Editor121

July 1915 Vol. 6, No. 3

• Kamuikotan Rapids
• Beauties of Hokkaido N. Tachibana129
• Some Recent Japanese Art S. Sekine137
• Japan As a Market for American Goods M. Oka143
• A Great Railway Man Hon. S. Hirayama147
• Senja-Mairi T. Soga153
• Emblems (Poem) Kwanke156
• Agricultural Village Problems Professor Tsumura157
• Prayers (Poem) Toshiyori160
• Kago and Yanebune T. Hojo161
• The Hojo Family K. Kusakari167
• Heike Monogatari F. Yamazaki171
• Sea Birds (Poem) Kanemasa174
• Toh: The Spring Man Y. Kanjin175
• Japan in the Philippines Dr. K. Miyama179
• Around the Hibachi: O-Fuji San of Namiki181
• Current Japanese Thought: Peace—The Genro—Germany—William Elliot Griffis — The Man who Opened Japan—Big Things—America and the Far East—Correction — Nationalism versus Internationalism — Provision against War—Japan's Foreign Policy—Militarism Must Go—True Ideals of Loyalty The Editor187

August 1915 Vol. 6, No. 4

• Frontispiece
• Japanese Attitude Toward Art N. Masaki195
• A Summer Outing "Traveler"201
• United States As a Market for Japanese Goods M. Oka203
• Prince Yamagata Y. Yamada207
• Bridge Sentiment Y. Hashida213
• Takeda Izumo T. Fujioka218
• Occidental Architecture in Japan H. Kuroda225
• An Ideal Village H. Togo227
• Origin of the Japanese Syllabary N. Tsuda229
• Tenrikyo F. Yamazaki235
• The Japan Steel Works S. Tokutani239
• Eurasian Cuisine Count Yanagisawa241
• Around the Hibachi: Judicial Wisdom Anon244
• Current Japanese Thought: Effect of War on Population—Government Enterprises—Japan's Population Increase—Naval Increment—Ancestor Worship—Ancestors and the Law—Japan's Billy Sunday—A Monroe Doctrine for Asia The Editor247

September 1915 Vol. 6, No. 5

• Takamikura
• Imperial Coronation261
• Some Children's Games F. Yamazaki265
• Jinsai Ito T. Wada271
• Is Might Right? Dr. Jintaro Takagi274
• The Bonin Islands R. Arima277
• Japan Helps Russia T. Yokoyama280
• A Novel by Jun-Ichiro Tanisaki A. Kawashima283
• Japanese Colonization in China Baron S. Goto287
• Some Buddhist Musical Instruments N. Tsuda291
• Making Toys Y. Yashima293
• The Japanese R. Numata296
• The Tokyo Almshouse F. Ando298
• Around the Hibachi: The Magic Mirror301
• Current Japanese Thought: Religion and Education—Over-education — Chino - American Relations — Alliance with Russia — No Need of An Alliance with Russia — Japan and American Medicine The Editor307

October 1915 Vol. 6, No. 6

• Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress in Coronation Robes
• Imperial Coronation (II)321
• Japanese Prisons K. Yamashita327
• The Paramount Problem of the East Dr. J. Ingram Bryan329
• Shakyo Noritake Tsuda337
• A Russo-Japanese Alliance Hon. H. Ijuin339
• Seeing Japan K. Tsukada343
• Dyes and Dyeing Anon347
• Yamabushi Noritake Tsuda351
• How Foreigners Have Influenced Japan S. Takagi353
• Gokwanbon F. Yamazaki357
• Trade with Russia Otohei Suzuki359
• A Blind Japanese Scholar S. Murakami361
• Around the Hibachi: Eccentric Choji Onzan363
• Current Japanese Thought: Reconstruction of the Cabinet—Business Stagnation—Imperial Coronation—The War—Tokyo's New Mayor—Japanese Diplomacy Criticized—Count Okuma as a Diplomat—America and Mexico The Editor366

November 1915 Vol. 6, No. 7

• Gosechié Dancers
• Imperial Coronation III375
• Tortoise-Shell Divination N. Tsuda381
• Japan’s Policy Professor Kambé383
• Sesshu and the Oriental Impressionists Y. Tominaga389
• Japanese Barbers N. Yamanouchi395
• The Christianity Wanted by Young Japan F. Yamazaki397
• Iki and Tsushima F. Yoshida403
• A Hero of the Soil R. Hirata407
• Japanese Naturalism S. Yamanaka411
• Life Insurance in Japan Kiichi Ito417
• Pawn Brokers Y. Naruse421
• Bird Pets of Japan H. Hanaoka425
• Around the Hibachi: Yaoyá Oshichi “Ariel”427
• Current Japanese Thought: Education—Peace—More Help for Russia—Shipping—Politics—One of the Genro—Race Pride—Immigration—Greater Nationalism—America and Japan—Late Sir Claude Maxwell-MacDonald The Editor435

December 1915 Vol. 6, No. 8

• Kegon Fall, a Color Print From Tannyu Tannyu
• Scenes From the Life of Ieyasu Professor Kino Yoshio441
• Izu Peninsula D. Makino445
• New Minister of Education S. Takatsuki451
• Kumosuke J. Tazaki453
• Sacred Deer of Nara N. Tsuda457
• Shinran and His Sect M. Murakami461
• Uyeda Akinari F. Yamazaki467
• Weapons of War Viscount Okôchi471
• Dancing Schools F. Fujima475
• Junction of the Orient Y. Kinoshita477
• The Ashikaga Shoguns N. Wada483
• Japanese Gas Works S. Fukushima489
• Around the Hibachi: The Bowl-Covered Damsel491
• Current Japanese Thought: Imperial Coronation—Munitions of War—Japan after the War—Japanese Exclusion—National Self-Consciousness—Population—War and Immigration The Editor495

January 1916 Vol. 6, No. 9

• Imperial Throne
• Shishiiden Palace
• Coronation Costumes F. Yamazaki507
• Marquis Matsukata S. Kaneko511
• Gods of Fortune and Poverty Jippensha Ikku515
• Japanese Naval Expansion Rear-Admiral T. Kato521
• Wasobyoé Professor S. Takaki523
• Tegai-Ye Ceremony N. Tsuda527
• Japanese Gardeners F. Yamada531
• New Year Country Customs S. Yamashita535
• Kongosan Anon539
• Enshu and His Art Y. Takahashi543
• Leather Making in Japan T. Yasuda547
• Around the Hibachi: Awa-No-Jurobei T. Monoö549
• Current Japanese Thought: Another Year—Foreign Affairs—Japan Acquiesces—The Leper—Foreigners in America—Suicides—Peace not Attractive—National Decay—Fear of America—Serpent Wisdom The Editor555

February 1916 Vol. 6, No. 10

• Some Recent Masterpieces
• Another Year of Art F. Yamazaki563
• After the Coronation T. Miyagawa573
• Loochoo Islands T. Shima583
• Count Katsu F. Mayekawa586
• Maritime Transportation Since the War K. Iwasa589
• A New Poet F. Yamanouchi593
• Religion in Japan Prof. Uchigasaki595
• Japan in Manchuria S. Tsurumi599
• Meiji Tenno Shrine Y. Sekiguchi603
• India and Japan T. Yamagami606
• Sumida River (A Story) K. Nagai609
• Around the Hibachi: Hero of the Hichiriki T. Ozaki613
• Employment Agencies T. Yoda615
• Current Japanese Thought: Another Imperial Prince – China and the Allies – The Press Critical – Baron Shibusawa—Japan Waiting—Japan and America – A Rift in the Lute – Two Civilizations and Possible Peace – Age of Marriage – A Sign of the Times – Decorating the Dead The Editor618

March 1916 Vol. 6, No. 11