[29] The Japanese when at home always sit, or rather kneel, on Zabuton (kneeling-cushions, or mats) on the floor.
[30] Rickshas—small man-drawn carriages—(see illustration) could be pulled only about the city and its immediate environs, and it was not city or suburban life in which I was interested.
[31] See illustrations.
[32] It is due to the efforts of Mr. Hosui and Mr. Marui that the skull of a recently decapitated member of the Taiyal tribe has been presented to the Museum of Oxford University.
[33] See map.
[34] Quite naturally, Christmas means nothing to the Japanese. Most of those who have not been missionized do not even know on what day this seiyō-jin matsuri (foreign festival) falls; those who live in country districts have not even heard of it. Their celebration of the winter solstice is at the New Year, which is the great festival time of the year. At this season interesting ceremonies are observed, and quaint and picturesque games played by old and young alike.
[35] See map.
[36] See map.
[37] See map.
[38] See map.