Japanese Diplomat
Gozo Tateno, Japanese Minister to Washington. Japan was in the midst of an era of rapid change. The island nation that had closed itself off from the world for generations had finally opened its ports. While preserving Japanese culture and traditions, the people had also focused on industrialization, education, and international relations. Japan was exceedingly interested in showing this new face to the world at the exposition.
As you review this document be sure to note the following:
a. What were the main reasons for Japan wanting to be a part of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair?
b. Cite specific sections of the document that support your answer.
As you review this document be sure to note the following:
a. What were the main reasons for Japan wanting to be a part of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair?
b. Cite specific sections of the document that support your answer.
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Suggested Reading:
Rydell, Robert W. All the World's a Fair: Visions of Empire at American International Expositions, 1876-1916. Chicago: University of Chicago, 1987. Print.
Look in the index to find information about the Japanese portion of the exposition and American perceptions of the Japanese. Specifically, pages 48-49 should be helpful.
World's Columbian Exposition of 1893
Click on 'Dream City' on the right menu. Then look for the link called 'International Buildings' to find the Japanese building and information.
Also, click on 'SEARCH' on the right menu and type in "Japan". Click through the search results that seem most useful to you.
Rydell, Robert W. All the World's a Fair: Visions of Empire at American International Expositions, 1876-1916. Chicago: University of Chicago, 1987. Print.
Look in the index to find information about the Japanese portion of the exposition and American perceptions of the Japanese. Specifically, pages 48-49 should be helpful.
World's Columbian Exposition of 1893
Click on 'Dream City' on the right menu. Then look for the link called 'International Buildings' to find the Japanese building and information.
Also, click on 'SEARCH' on the right menu and type in "Japan". Click through the search results that seem most useful to you.