Japan and the Japanese illustrated . the sacred residence of Quannon-sama displays all its prestige andbecomes the centre of circulation, not only for several hundreds of thousands, butfor three or four millions of inhabitants of the city and surrounding provinces. Theentire precinct is invaded by the multitude, whose waves form regular currents whichpass backward and forward under the skilful and silent direction of the police. Suchperfect order in the midst of such a multitude is only possible in a city like Yeddo,where not only there are no vehicles, but where one word from a magistrate suf
Japan and the Japanese illustrated . the sacred residence of Quannon-sama displays all its prestige andbecomes the centre of circulation, not only for several hundreds of thousands, butfor three or four millions of inhabitants of the city and surrounding provinces. Theentire precinct is invaded by the multitude, whose waves form regular currents whichpass backward and forward under the skilful and silent direction of the police. Suchperfect order in the midst of such a multitude is only possible in a city like Yeddo,where not only there are no vehicles, but where one word from a magistrate suffices toprohibit the use of horses and palanquins for a fortnight throughout the vast there is no crush at any point. Cords made of straw limit the space reservedto each industry. At certain specified places there are reposoirs, and the exits andentrances are skilfully arranged. No fixed hour is named for closing ; the tide of humanityrises all day, attains its height at sunset, and ebbs rapidly from midnight until BEOCINC. KOI! Till. KAMI
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