Table of contents

Figures and maps

Preface by Joy Hendry, Series Editor

Acknowledgments

Critical introduction by Daniel T. Reff

Jesus [&] Mary

1   Concerning men, their persons, and their clothing

2   Women, their persons and customs

3   Concerning children and their customs

4   Concerning the bonzes and their customs

5   Concerning [Buddhist] temples, images and things pertaining to the practice of their religion

6   The Japanese way of eating and drinking

7   Japanese offensive and defensive weapons and warfare

8   Concerning horses

9   Diseases, doctors, and medicines

10   Japanese writing and their books, paper, ink, and letters

11   Houses, construction, gardens and fruits

12   Ships, seafaring and dogus

13   Japanese plays, farces, dances, singing and musical instruments

14   Various and extraordinary things that do not fit neatly in the preceding chapters

References cited

Index