In the late-nineteenth century, American journalist and travel writer Eliza Scidmore became a recognized Western authority on Japan and its culture. A part-time home in Japan with her brother, a U.S. consular official, gave her a base for reporting from across the region. The results included a half dozen travel books, and her revolutionary idea of creating a cherry tree park in Washington’s Potomac Park. Join author Diana Parsell for an overview of Scidmore, whose gravesite is in the Foreign General Cemetery in Yokohama. This online seminar is hosted by the Japan America Society of Chicago.

Hours: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Chicago time

Cost: $0 - $20

Link: https://jaschicago.org/event/eliza-scidmore-washingtons-cherry-tree-visionary-and-early-u-s-friend-of-japan/