Arizona republican., 1904-05-23
JAPAN AT THE FAIR
Energetic Little Country Is Great in Peace as in War
Japanese Worlds Fair Exhibit Is the
 Surprise of all Nations Thorough ness in Everything 80, ,000 Exhibits

miration of all countries and in some respects is the most. marvellous ever shown by any nation. To the public it is a revelation; to all observers it is conclusive evidence of the enterprise, industry and skill of the Japanese peo- pie.
 Everywhere in the Japanese exhibits for there are more than S0,000 sepa- rate exhibits-thoroughn in notice able. Nothing is left undone, but care is given to every detail, and there is a thoroughness that accounts for Japan's progress and success in peace and in war.
 This plucky little empire expended S1, 100000 for Worlds Fair participa- tion.
 Japan's exhibits occupy space in the different buildings. She asked fer more space than any two other foreign governments and secured an allotment nearly equal to her demand. Every one of her exhibit booths is beautifully decorated with inlaid natural woods and gold and lacquer, but the most picturesque part of JGpan's represen- tation is found along the terraced hill side covered by the buildings and gar dens of the imperial government, and on the gay and festive Pike" where her quaint customs and interesting ways are enacted by hundreds Of living Japanese types, the fascinating and graceful geisha girls being most no- ticea ble.
 It is not Japan's gay life that is at tracting worldwide attention, but the busy. active, industrial life of that wonderful country which in so short a time has risen to a position of prom thence among the great nations of the world.
 One of the most attractive spots in this vast area of palaces and pavilions is the hillside occupied by the Japanese gardens, with their shimmering lake lets and lagcons. It is a beautiful landscape of scarlet and green, with tiny cascades whose silvery waters rush to a messy pool below. Above the gardens, scattered about in a grove of pines, stand several summer houses covered with curved bamboo roofs, be- decked with bright colors and polished metal gleaming in the sunshine.
 At the gateway leading to the Jap anese gardens is a perfect reproduc- ton of the great entrance to the fa- nous temple of Nekko, built centuries
 
 beautiful temple was decorated with gold and lacquer and carvings of the most famous artists of the time. The temple is one of the most noted types of Japanese architecture at Nekko, the mecca of art in the island empire; hence there is an old proverb to the beauty to Nekko.
 Tn fhaGa rd Japanese administration building. where the commissioners make their headquarters, a reception hall, where the Japanese receptions and banquets are held, and two public tea-houses where refreshments are served at all times. There is also a Japanese ba- zaar and several cozy resting places. The entire gardens are surrounded by a high wall similar to those in use in Japan, and bamboo fe.ces cut off these buildings from the rest of the garden.
 In the tea-houses pretty Japanese geisha girls sing and dance and play the samisen. In the theater across the lake Japs in armor daily illustrate ancient combats with long Japanese swords and spears. The banks, coV- cred with many varieties of gorgeous Japanese flowers, ferns and mcsses, lead down to the waterways, where strange crows and storks are wading about. On tiny islets in the lake are seen magnificent roosters, with tails ten feet long. These little islands are reached by rustic bridges leading from the shores, and by sampans, strange water craft, that carry visitors about the lagoon.
 The life of a Japanese city is illus trated here. Japanese girls from ten to twelve years old are busily engaged in weaving rugs, while street acrobats perform in the open as they do in the flowery kingdom and Japanese fortune tellers with their natalie instruments are eveA ready to accommodate the public. The whole scene is effective in the rich color, the murmur of many tongues and the music of many instru- ments, and is likely to be one of the enduring memories of the exposition.
 At night these beautiful gardens are lighted with curious stone lanterns placed along the hillsides, giving a sub dued light and sombre aspect to the romantic surroundings. It is a typical Japanese landscape, and the visitor can easily imagine himself transported to the ''lowery kingdom" as he sips the fragrant tea, served by beautiful Jap anese girls. among the flowers and charming scenes of fair Japan.
 While the outdoor beauties of Japan impress the Worlds Fair visitor, it is the magnicent handiwork of the Jap anese people that most deeply im- presses the world. In the palace of varied industries is an exhibit of the most beautiful cloisonnee ware ever exported from Japan. This famous ware has never been equalled by any other people. To manufacture the fin est quality of it takes nearly a years time, separate burning and polishing being required for every distinct color used, and these vases and urns are or namented with pictures in many col ors. In nothing else are such brilliant colors to be seen. The designs are flowers, birds, fish and landscapes in every conceivable shade and color. The secret of making this most beautiful of all ware is a Japanese process care fully preserved
 Some of these cloisonnee vases are valued at several thousand dollars each. They are in all . shapes and