During its isolation (1641-1853), Japan was quite a ‘mysterious country’ to the Europeans. Although there was an exchange of goods, and Japan allowed some Europeans to do business on a tiny island called Dejima, the life of Japanese people mostly remained unknown.
Photo by the author Yuri Minamide
First of all, look at this portrait… Who is this man? If you can guess it right, I’d like to buy you fish and chips and a beer, or scones and tea if you prefer.