Japan -- History; Japan -- Politics and government
Nagasaki boonio.--Governors of Nagasaki, of whom there are two, and two
Daikangs to look after the lands belonging to the Shiogoon. Nagasaki
and the land in the vicinity and the island of Amakusa belong to the
Shiogoon.
Narra boonio.--Governor of Narra, the ancient and ecclesiastical
capital of Japan, a short distance from Miako.
Soonpu (Suruga no fu) is the castle of Suruga, built by Imangawa, and
occupied by Iyeyas some years before his death, and afterward occupied
by the ex-Shiogoon, Yoshi hissa. There is a governor of the town and
castle. At one time the treasury of the Shiogoon was kept at Soonpu.
Suruga kabang.--One military Daimio. One of the Shiogoon’s physic
gardens for medicinal herbs is at Soonpu, in charge of an officer.
Kowo no san.--Tombs of some of the early predecessors of the Shiogoon.
Iyeyas was buried at Nikko, in Simotsuki, a day’s journey north of
Yedo. There is an officer in charge of the tombs at both places; where
there are also, as officers, a keeper of accounts and a gatekeeper.
In the province of Isse, at the great temple there, the Shiogoon is
represented by an officer, Yamada boonio. Over the town of Sakkai, near
Osaka, is a governor.
Ooraga boonio.--The “gate” or seaport of Yedo below Kanagawa, in the
bay of Yedo, has two governors. At Ooraga all junks and boats are
examined by custom-house officials.
Sado boonio.--Two governors of the island of Sado, where are the gold
mines.
Neegata boonio.--One governor of the town. This port formerly belonged
to a Daimio, Makino Bizen no kami, but about the year 1840 the Shiogoon
displaced him, and gave him Nangaoka, in Etsingo, in place of Neegata.
It was alleged that an illicit trade was being carried on between Corea
and this port, and also with the Dutch. It is said to be a fine harbor,
and was one of the ports opened to foreign trade by treaty; but the
harbor was found, or supposed to be, too shallow for large ships. It
has fallen off considerably in trade and wealth since government took
possession of it.
Nikko boonio.--At Nikko Hill is buried To sho goo, or Iyeyas, the first
of the dynasty, and a fine temple (Chiu senji) is erected near the
tomb. The actual tombs of heroes and great men in Japan, as has been
said, seem to be generally very modest and unassuming memorials. From
the roof of the temple at Nikko is hung a large chandelier presented by
the Dutch. The Shiogoons after Iyeyas are buried, some at the Shibba, a
temple in Yedo, some at Ooyayno or Toyay san, another large temple in
Yedo; others at Kowono san; and at Zozoji, in Yedo.
Gai koku boonio.--Ministers for foreign nations. These officers were
appointed in consequence of the opening of the country, and their duty
is to communicate with the consuls or ministers of foreign nations on
international questions, or matters connected with trade. They are
Hattamoto of rental varying from 150 to 3,000 koku per annum.
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