Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan: First Series

Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan is a collection of essays by Lafcadio Hearn detailing his first impressions of the country he found so fascinating he decided to stay there for the rest of his life. In these essays and recollections he expresses his curiosity, bewilderment, and marvel at Japanese tradition, culture and lifestyle. Lafcadio Hearn is best known as the most notable person to introduce Japan to the West. He produced about thirty works, including translations, retellings of folktales, and travelogues. - Summary by mlcui (11 hr 38 min)

Chapters

Preface	11:11	Read by mlcui
Ch 1: My First Day in the Orient, Part 1	25:23	Read by mlcui
Ch 1: My First Day in the Orient, Part 2	29:40	Read by mlcui
Ch 2: The Writing of Kobodaishi	9:06	Read by mlcui
Ch 3: Jizo, Part 1	29:51	Read by mlcui
Ch 3: Jizo, Part 2	26:04	Read by mlcui
Ch 4: A Pilgrimage to Enoshima, Part 1	29:05	Read by mlcui
Ch 4: A Pilgrimage to Enoshima, Part 2	24:34	Read by mlcui
Ch 4: A Pilgrimage to Enoshima, Part 3	32:18	Read by mlcui
Ch 5: At the Market of the Dead	27:55	Read by mlcui
Ch 6: Bon Odori	40:33	Read by mlcui
Ch 7: The Chief City of the Province of the Gods, Part 1	26:31	Read by mlcui
Ch 7: The Chief City of the Province of the Gods, Part 2	21:32	Read by mlcui
Ch 7: The Chief City of the Province of the Gods, Part 3	22:52	Read by mlcui
Ch 8: Kitzuki: The Most Ancient Shrine of Japan, Part 1	22:07	Read by mlcui
Ch 8: Kitzuki: The Most Ancient Shrine of Japan, Part 2	30:28	Read by mlcui
Ch 8: Kitzuki: The Most Ancient Shrine of Japan, Part 3	31:14	Read by mlcui
Ch 9: In the Cave of the Children's Ghosts	37:00	Read by mlcui
Ch 10: At Mionoseki	26:49	Read by mlcui
Ch 11: Notes on Kitzuki, Part 1	24:38	Read by mlcui
Ch 11: Notes on Kitzuki, Part 2	32:41	Read by mlcui
Ch 12: At Hinomisaki	22:32	Read by mlcui
Ch 13: Shinju	15:28	Read by mlcui
Ch 14: Yaegaki-jinja	32:38	Read by mlcui
Ch 15: Kitsune, Part 1	32:48	Read by mlcui
Ch 15: Kitsune, Part 2	34:00	Read by mlcui

Reviews

Fascinating culture; Good reader

(5 stars)

Bret Heddleston

An early work on Japan, Hearn's impressions have a sense of freshness and novelty, compared with his more interpretive later writings. The emphasis on the Izumo region also stands out. The reader is especially good with the many Japanese names.

Beautiful reading, sentimental and interesting tale

(5 stars)

Chickadee Yellowfinch

A wonderful journey into the culture of Japan through the eyes of an open minded person

(3.5 stars)

Gerard Kelly

excellent reader but found the content a bit tedious