A Hidden Fire

Introduction J. Thomas Rimer; Part I. Fictional Literature: 1. Japanese perceptions of Russian literature in the Meiji and Taisho eras Mochizuki Tetsuo; 2. The Russian role in the creation of the first Japanese novel, Futabatei Shimei's Ukigumo Janet Walker; 3. Kobayashi and Dostoyevsky Paul Anderer; 4. Russian literature and the evolution of Japanese literary language and style Hatano Kazuhito; Part II. The Performing Arts: 5. Russian-Japanese connections in drama David G. Goodman; 6. Osanai Kaoru's views on Russian theatre Matsumoto Shinko; 7. Chekhov and the beginnings of modern Japanese theatre, 1910-1928 J. Thomas Rimer; Part III. Mutual Images: Russia and Japan: 8. Cross-cultural currents in Art Brenda G. Jordan; 9. Varvara Bubnova as a vanguard artist in Japan Omuka Toshiharu; 10. Russo-Japanese war triptychs: chastising a powerful enemy Elizabeth de Sabato Swinton; 11. Yamashita Rin and the development of icon painting in Meiji Japan Yamanashi Emiko; Part IV. Cultural Contacts: 12. The postures of culture Douglas R. Weiner; 13. The Japanese orthodox church in the Meiji era Naganawa Mitsuo; 14. Japanese in Russian literature: transforming identities Barbara Heldt; Part V. The Historical Context: 15. Competitive exchanges Stefan Tanaka; 16. Russian-Japanese relations: some reflections on political and cultural tendencies Vladislav N. Goregylad; 17. Japanese-Russian relations and the United States, 1855-1930 Wada Haruki; 18. The Japanese view of Russia before and after the Meiji restorations Togawa Tsuguo; Part VI. Final Considerations: 19. Bringing American in Blair A. Ruble; 20. Culture and nationality Nakamura Yoshikazu.