This book provides a detailed look at Japan at the turn of the 20th century, including its history, culture, economy, and colonial empire. The authors were two British journalists who had spent several years in Japan and had a deep understanding of the country and its people. This book is a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in Japan's history, as it was transforming from a feudal society to a modern industrial power.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.