Comments on: The Incredible Tale of the Elephant Who had an Audience with the Japanese Emperor

By: Diane Tincher

Diane Tincher — Mon, 06 May 2024 22:16:34 +0000

In reply to Debra. Thank you, Debra! I had only heard that he existed before I did my research. Now I'm learning he was mentioned along the Nagasaki Sendo in Kokura, Kitakyushu, and the Tokaido. I will have to follow in his footsteps one of these days.

By: Debra

Debra — Mon, 06 May 2024 13:37:33 +0000

I’d wondered about this elephant ever since hearing about it while trekking the Tokaido Trail — from your post it sounds an even more arduous journey than I’d imagined!

By: Diane Tincher

Diane Tincher — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 08:31:57 +0000

In reply to Sheila. Thank you, Sheila! It was a job to research and piece the story together, but I'm glad I did. Thank you for your kind words!

By: Sheila

Sheila — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 10:41:33 +0000

What a fascinating story that hasn’t been told! Thank you for translating and sharing it with us!

By: Diane Tincher

Diane Tincher — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:42:10 +0000

I’m happy to hear that! Thank you for reading!

By: Sleiman

Sleiman — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:02:51 +0000

Seriously enjoyed this story! An elephant, in Edo!