Japan - Social life and customs

Date: 1867-1939, 2003

By: Jull, Henry Augustus, active 1917

Reference: MS-Group-1521

Description: Contains a diary kept by Henry Jull on his travels around Japan in 1917, entitled `A Trip to the East'. Henry Jull describes the trip to Japan aboard the SS `Moeraki' with troops from the 23rd and 24th New Zealand Mounteds. Following a stopover in Australia, Henry Jull transfers to the SS `Tango Maru', where he also visits the Phillipines, Hong Kong and China before arriving in Japan. Once in Japan he visits gardens, palaces and the cities of Yokohama, Kyoto, Hakone, Nagoya, Nara, Nikko and Kobe. On his return voyage to New Zealand he visits Honolulu, San Francisco and Fiji. The diary is interspersed with photographs of the trip. Also contains a family history of the Jull family compiled by Ron Meadows. Quantity: 1 volume(s). 1 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescripts, photographs Transfers: Collection as a whole received into Manuscripts and Archives; material transfered to other sections - To Photographic Archive - 3 black and white photographs of Henry Jull in Japan and the Jull family. One photograph and postcard album from Henry Jull's trip to Japan (PA-Group-00013).

Date: 1815 - 1818

From: [Various artists] :Japanese colour prints. [Late nineteenth or early twentieth century?]

By: Hokusai, Katsushika Nakajima Tamekazu, 1760-1849

Reference: E-274-07

Description: Collection of illustrations in three colour woodblock print technique in three styles - shin (formal), gyo (semi-cursive), and so (cursive) modelled on the corresponding styles of calligraphy. Signed Hokusai aratame Katsushika Taito. Various subjects - Landscapes, fauna, flora, everyday life. Covers - Light card in gloss orange. Title cartouche indigo on white front cover upper left. Complete copy of single volume publication 1815 (Lane) 1818 Seiji Nagata. Other Titles - Santai guafei by Hokusai Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Coloured woodblock prints in bound volume, in printed stitched cover, 250 x 170 mm

Date: [ca 1975]

From: Middleton, Ian, 1928- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6381-24

Description: Middleton's autobiographical account of his and his family's life in Japan (1967-1974) particularly concerned with relationships Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1966

From: Sanitarium Health Food Company :Weet-Bix card albums. [1943-1980s]

By: Heycoop, K (Mr), active 2000; Sanitarium Health Food Company

Reference: Eph-B-PICTURE-CARDS-Sanitarium-1966-01

Description: Card spaces and commentary for the following: Mt Fujiyama, Itsukusihima Shrine, Japanese family, Japanese kimono, Ship building industry - Japan, Japanese sea port, Kyushu-Honshu undersea tunnel, tea plantation, rice plantation, Japanese gardens, Japanese pearl culture, the sport of judo; Taiwan - farmers at work, Market scene, Farning with animals, Chinese New Year festival, Chinese opera actors; Hong Kong - Hong Kong refugee homes, Hong Kong resettlement, Aberdeen sampan harbour, Chinese fisherman's family, Aberdeen floating restaurants, Chinese sampan, Garden terraces Hong Kong, Rickshaws for hire, Tiger Balm Gardens Hong Kong, Hong Kong and harbour, Chinese tea house, Hong Kong street scene. Back page advertises Air New Zealand as a carrier to the Orient. Complete set of cards held separately - some duplicates also. Quantity: 1 folder(s) booklet and set of cards in envelope.. Physical Description: Booklet of 16 pages each 185 x 280 mm, with partial set of cards each 55 x 70 mm. Provenance: Some cards donated by Mr K Heycoop in 2000.

Date: 1964

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989:Ten cartoons by Lodge on the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Reference: A-349-015

Description: Two scenes concerning New Zealand's participation in the Tokyo Olympics. In the top left, two men, one of them possibly Prime Minister Keith Holyoake, are bowing at the Olympics. In the bottom right, several other men are being over backwards, clutching papers labelled 'Urgent question to PM' and 'To team manager, please explain'. Refers to the belief that it was inappropriate for New Zealanders to bow to Japanese Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone on card, 217 x 264 mm

Date: 1935, 1946-1948

From: Watt, James Norwood, 1928-2018: Collection

Reference: PA1-o-1982

Description: Album of photographic prints taken or collected in Japan by James Norwood Watt while serving with J Force, 1946-1948. Also a small number of prints relating to New Zealand and family and friends. Most photographs have an inscription giving names of individuals, but very few have dates. Contains photographs of army life, including Watt and other military personnel. Soldiers are identified in captions as follows: Trooper L May (of Whangamata, 2nd NZ Divisional Cavalry Regiment), Shorty Castle, "Bludge" Neil Harris, Corporal Norm Jarram, Lieutenant Littlejohn, Andy Cumming, Joe Merling [Mealings?], Frank Henley, "Tommy" Thomson, Sergeant Fred Todd, Ben McCrae, Sergeant Bob Buchan, Alec McPhee [McPhie?], Bill Black, Pete Holmes (of Katikati), Don Binnie, Al Sparks, Harry [Leet?], Merv Strawbridge, "Snow" Woolrich, "Squire" Jessup, "Clif" Clifton, Ron Mildon, "Pluto" Gil Laing, Johnny O'Brien, "Canada" Williams, Fred Carmichael, Colin O'Keefe, McCracken, Mick Ireland, Sergeant Henry Smith, C. L. M. Murray (Battalion Bugler), Bruce Duggan, Alec Sargent, B Callagan, Corporal Jim Watson, Bub Elliot, Sergeant Bill Adlam, Don Northe, Capper, “Swoop” Ryder Smart, "Jo" Johansen, Bernie T Sloan, Tom McGovern, Tim Williamson, Jack Woledge, Sergeant Bill Davidson, Des Barnes, Stan Pope, R A P McKenzie, Woodward, "Laurie" Hodson, Mick Feary, Pete Oakley, Major Craig (Officer commanding B Company), Lieutenant-Colonel W B Thomas (Commanding officer), Captain Rodgers, Colonel "The Scorcher" Burns, Bill Kururangi, Lieutenant Tebbut, Lieutenant Phillips, Carl Omar-Nielson, "Artie" Verner, Lieutenant Milne, Major McGregor, Lieutenant Smith, Bren Gunner, Piper Wilson, Captain Mansfield, Derek Fair, Jack Te Pai, Sergeant Stan Knowles, Sergeant Alan Howchow [Hauhaugh?], Harris Northe, Private Traynor, Private Thomas, Lieutenant Moon, Captain Morgan, Captain Manson, Lieutenant B Packer, McNelis, Captain Fenton, Harry Leaf, Major Emory, and Corporal "Doc" Pettit. Watt also appears in many images and is identified. There is a group photograph of D Company. In addition to military personnel, the album contains photographs of military barracks, training, and vehicles. Some photos show the remnants of conflict, such as bombed Japanese aircraft and hangars at an airfield (Ozuki), gun emplacements on a beach, and sunk boats. The mascot of Support Company, a dog called Smokey, is also pictured as is a puppy called Scratchy. Watt's recreational activities are also covered, including a trip to the Shimonoseki Races, sports competitions (athletics), a performance by the pipe band of the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, a Kendo demonstration, and handling snakes. Also contains touristic photographs of local scenes and people, architecture, and historic sites such as temples and shrines. Further images are: a portrait of baby Errol Jon Welch [Watt's nephew?] in his pram; photographs from Suva, Fiji, including an informal portrait of Pat Patton, military policeman at gates, and an unidentified woman; an informal portrait of Norma, Beryl, and Norma Watt in Marrickville, Sydney; and a campsite in a paddock on the edge of the bush at Orere NZ (December 1934). Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s) containing 337 photographic prints. Physical Description: Photo album with red and silver patterned card cover, 18.5 x 27 cm Transfers: Photograph of HMT 'Chitral', originally interleaved in the front cover of photograph album, now at PAColl-10547.. Processing information: Not all names associated with this item are indexed.

Date: 19 Apr-21 Sep 1917

From: Jull, Henry Augustus, fl 1917 : Family papers

Reference: MSX-7842

Description: Diary kept by Henry Jull on his travels (for business and pleasure) around Japan in 1917, entitled `A Trip to the East'. Henry Jull describes the trip to Japan aboard the SS `Moeraki' with troops from the 23rd and 24th New Zealand Mounteds. Following a stopover in Australia, Henry Jull transfers to the SS `Tango Maru', where he also visits the Phillipines, Hong Kong and China before arriving in Japan. Once in Japan he visits gardens, palaces and the cities of Yokohama, Kyoto, Hakone, Nagoya, Nara and Kobe. Mr Jull appears to have been a businessman and trader of some sort. He notes at one point the goldfish he is bringing back to New Zealand. On his return voyage to New Zealand he visits Honolulu, San Francisco and Fiji. The diary is interspersed with photographs of the trip including a photograph of surfers in Honolulu. Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1847 - 1991

By: Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1797-1861; National Diet Library (Japan)

Reference: B-090-007

Description: "Here Kuniyoshi vividly presents the typical scene on the New Year Day of the Edo period, boldly drawing in the center a big kite with a picture of Bodhidarma and some children playing with it. Around the kite there stand out three pairs of mother and child, one in the middle on their way to take the first bath in the year, another on the right to play battledore-and-shuttlecock and still another on the left watching kites flying. Seen fa[r]ther away, among others, are a merchant drawing a cart loaded with the first cargo and the symbolic Mt Fuji looming beyond the cloud. The people of the Edo period in the mid-19th century particularly loved colorful ukiyo-e prints and pictures of valiant and vigorous warriors. This picture beautifully represents the emotional feelings of the people in those days". Scope and contents notes taken from accompanying sheet, which is housed with the triptych and its envelope. Quantity: 3 colour photo-mechanical print(s) triptych in folder, with envelope.. Physical Description: Photolithographs (three) each 374 x 251 mm, mounted as a triptych in folder, 473 x 900 mm.

Date: 1854

From: [Various artists] :Japanese colour prints. [Late nineteenth or early twentieth century?]

By: Shigenobu, Ichiyusai, 1829?-1869

Reference: E-274-02

Description: Scenes of Japanese life along the Tokaido, the most important of the five routes of the Edo period, connecting Edo (modern-day Tokyo) to Kyoto, along the sea coast of eastern Honshu, Japan. Each print signed Shigenobu. Censor's seal for second month of 1854 (tiger) - Plate 1 second month. Publisher's seal has not been identified. Each composition drawing very loosely on one of Ando Hiroshige's earlier series of 55 compositions. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Polychrome woodblock prints in concertina-bound volume, 112 prints on 56 pages, 254 x 185 mm

Date: 1927-[ca 1970]

By: Scott, Ruth Copland, 1916-2007

Reference: MS-Group-1561

Description: Correspondence with her mother, Winifred Alexander, and with her sister, Bet, describing life in Japan and at the Trade Commission. Also, a notebook giving details of functions held at the Scotts' residence in Tokyo, and a two page account by Ruth Scott of her life, particularly referring to her interest in ikebana. Also, further papers of loose correspondence, recipes, and some material relating to her husband, John Stuart Scott, added later. Two cassettes, part one and part two, containing interview with Ruth Scott by Arthur Feslier about ikebana for Take Five radio programme. Radio interview with Ruth Scott played in two parts, one week apart. Source of title - Supplied by Library Other - One photograph and some ephemera sent to PHA and Ephemera collection. The photograph is at PAColl-8994. The main collection is with the Manuscripts and Archives Section. Relationship complexity - Interview with Ruth Scott held in the Oral History Centre at OHInt-0418/02, while further material is held at PR-07-0630 Arrangement: The first five folders (MS-Papers-8691) were accessioned in 2006, while MS-Papers-8939 were transferred from the Printed Collection in 2007. Ruth Scott, a keen student of ikebana and the wife of the New Zealand Trade Commissioner, John Stuart Scott, lived in Japan 1957-1963. During that time her mother, Winifred Alexander, stayed at the Trade Commissioner's Residence for a year. Quantity: 9 folder(s). 0.15 Linear Metres. 2 C60 cassette(s). Transfers: To Ephemera Collection - Collection of ephemera - To Photographic Archive - One photograph.

Date: [1968]

From: Middleton, Ian, 1928- : Papers

Reference: MSX-6268

Description: Three volumes of diary notes by Middleton beginning 19 Jan 1968 describing his and his wife, Adrienne's, daily life in Japan Quantity: 1 volume(s) (three pieces in case folder).

Date: 1895

By: Hasegawa, Takejiro, 1853-1936; Onslow Historical Society (Wellington, N.Z.); Crompton-Smith, Maurice, 1864-1953

Reference: E-695

Description: Book with 12 illustrations of: a Buddhist priest, a Kago (litter for carrying people), Jinrikisha (rickshaw), Rice planting, Umbrella-maker, In a restaurant, After a day's work (man lying on his front reading, while another man massages him), Flower seller. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 12 leaves, 197 x 152 mm. Provenance: Collection of Maurice Crompton Smith.

Date: [1965-1979]

From: Middleton, Ian, 1928- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7543-14

Description: Comprises copy of corrected typescript of `The Pool', a short story submitted to the BBC World Service; poems, `The Blind road' and `Yesterday'; notes on enquiries of police, 20 Oct 1970; `Bus day', short story also submitted to the BBC; copy of article Middleton wrote about Japan (Times, 11 Nov 1968), and article by him in Japanese newspaper, `Japan, the wheel of change'; includes covering correspondence Also includes typescript of article for the Waikato `Times', `Exports, the New Zealand image in Japan'; holograph of article, `Japan, today and tomorrow'; `A long range view of the free collective structure of Asia' and photocopies of pages relating to authors' agents, publishers etc Language - Newspaper article by Middleton Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1832 - 1834

From: [Various artists] :Japanese colour prints. [Late nineteenth or early twentieth century?]

By: Hokusai, Katsushika Nakajima Tamekazu, 1760-1849

Reference: E-274-06

Description: Collection of single and double page illustrations in three colour woodblock print technique. Various subjects - Landscapes, fauna, everyday life, sumo and the supernatural. Title page additional blue in title calligraphy. Frontispiece image depicts young boy inscribing book title while standing on the head of the Fukurokujin (God of Longevity), one of the Seven Lucky Household Gods, an indication of the light-hearted treatment intended in the contents of the album. Other Titles - Sketch of Hokusai. Series XI Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Coloured woodblock prints in bound volume, in printed stitched cover, 250 x 170 mm

Date: 30 Sep 1993

From: Slices of lives oral history project

By: Page, Tsuneyo, 1932-

Reference: OHInt-0407-04

Description: Tsuneyo Page was born in Manchuria in 1932 where her father was a Japanese Government official during the occupation of Manchuria. Describes the Chinese communist takeover after World War II when her father was executed and her family suffered many hardships. These led to the death of a brother and her mother and the hospitalisation of the rest of the family on their return to Japan in 1949. Describes living with her uncle before working as a waitress in a neighbouring town where she met her husband, a New Zealand K Force soldier. Discusses her family's attitude to marrying a foreigner and the army's attitude. Recalls arriving in New Zealand and going to Feilding, local attitudes and difficulties socialising. Talks about her jobs, children, feelings about Japan and changing New Zealand attitudes. Abstracted by - Susan Hawes Awards/funding - Award in Oral History Interviewer(s) - Susan Hawes Recorded by - Susan Hawes Venue - 37 North Street Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-00613-006814 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1575 and OHA-1575a (Additional material). 1 photograph

Date: 20 March 1993 - 20 Mar 1993

From: Woodford House Oral History Project

By: Nakagaki, Yuri, 1975-

Reference: OHInt-0061/31

Description: Yuri Nakagaki born Japan where she received early education. Moved to Hong Kong with her parents at the age of 11 and continued her education there before coming to Woodford House at the age of 16 years. Describes schools attended overseas, kindergarten and primary school in Japan and Hong Kong Japanese School. Recalls that there were over 2,000 Japanese students in Hong Kong. Explains how she came to Woodford House School. Compares the schools in Japan and Hong Kong with Woodford House. Mentions Mrs Campion. Talks about her father who attended university in Burma and speaks quite a few Asian languages. Feels she would like to become a translator. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Havelock North Interviewer(s) - Mary Varnham Venue - Woodford House Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005683 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available AB-1186. One photocopy of b&w photograph of Yuri Nakagaki

Date: 13 Oct 1993

From: Slices of lives oral history project

By: Oka, Yoshinori, 1946-

Reference: OHInt-0407-10

Description: Yoshinori Oka was born in Japan in 1946. Gives details of his family background and his interest in music (played harmonica and clarinet). Mentions matchmaking in Japan. Talks about the education system in Japan, teaching there and approaching the New Zealand Education Department about teaching in New Zealand. Describes teaching in Kawerau from 1989 to 1993 when he moved to Palmerston North. Compares life, customs and education in New Zealand with those in Japan. Refers to his blue-grass band at Kawerau. Abstracted by - Susan Hawes Awards/funding - Award in Oral History Interviewer(s) - Susan Hawes Recorded by - Susan Hawes Venue - 6 Galway Street Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006825-006826 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1581 and OHA-1581a (Additional material). 2 Photographs

Date: 9 Jul 1997 - 09 Jul 1997

From: New Zealand - Japan oral history project

By: Scott, Ruth Copland, 1916-2007

Reference: OHInt-0418/02

Description: Talks about being born in Paeroa North and moving back to Wellington when her father died. Describes her work as a book-keeper/accountant and marrying John Scott in 1953. Focuses on living in Japan from 1956 to 1963 as the wife of the New Zealand Trade Commissioner. Describes Japan as still `war ravaged' in 1956. Talks about setting up a home, getting used to the language, finding her way round and generally coping with Japanese society. Describes fund-raising for homeless Japanese families as part of her involvement with the International Ladies' Benevolent Society. Talks in depth about her interest and involvement in ikebana and attendance of an Ikebana International Conference in Sacramento. Describes visits by New Zealand politicians, the All Blacks and overseeing the cooking of New Zealand lamb. Talks about her friendship with Michido Shoda, future wife of the Crown Prince and their ongoing contact since her return to New Zealand. Describes learning and performing Japanese dancing, her study of Shinto and Buddhism and general appreciation of Japanese culture. Interviewer(s) - Peter Boston Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006954 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available.

Date: 1965

From: Campbell, Mary Greig, 1907-1989 : Papers

Reference: MSX-5384

Description: Notes taken by Campbell from lectures on Japanese history and culture Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: Between 1867 and 1869

From: Fisher, Alexander, fl 1861-1879: Album of photographs compiled on cruises aboard HMS Endymion with the Flying Squadron and in the Mediterranean

By: Beato, Felice A, 1825-1908?

Reference: PA1-f-021-061

Description: Two women with a parasol, in traditional costume and footwear, Japan, taken between 1867 and 1869 by Felice A Beato (1825-1908?). The original caption reads "The original Grecian Bend". Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 26.1 x 21.1 cm, with hand colouring, mounted on album page