Although Mrs. Ford selected the standard diet of Mount Fujiyama and geisha girl photographs, she also selected a good number of images showing the natives at work. The slide narration opens as follows. Keep in mind that it was 1934 when Japan was on the warpath and the Japanese Empire encompassed much of Asia. And that her presentations were given mostly to high-society women. If all these were put together, it would not cover as much space as the state of Texas.
Japan is a land of marked beauty and colorful festivals.
To me, it was the most fascinating country I visited on my first cruise around the world. I was simply charmed with Japan. And I must admit, I went armed with a prejudice but departed with a great desire to return, which I did last summer. While I would not advise anyone to take her first trip to Japan in summer, it was more than interesting by comparison to me. Many of us who have visited or lived in Japan and enjoyed the experience can readily identify with Mrs. Ford's enchantment and fascination with Japan.