Philipp Franz von Siebold 
Manners and Customs of the Japanese, in the Nineteenth Century [PDF ebook] 

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Condition of Women — Naming of Infants — Treatment of Chil dren. Education.-abdomen ripping. Evil Eye — Change of N ame.-marriage. — Courtship. — Marriage-brokers. — Pres ents. — wedding.-abdication of Heads of Families — Forms of Politeness. Correspondence. Presents — Visits. Ban quets. F — Tea-drinking. — Amusements. Music. -. Dancing. Gamesj — Forfeits. — lntoxication.-rural and Water Parties.1 — Retailers of Gossip, Teachers of Good Manners — Nayboen or Concealed Death. — Ceremonies in the House of Death.