The mission in 1909 made news across the United States. Almost everyday it was reported on somewhere in local and/or national newspapers. Below is a list of relevant articles found up to August, 2009. Links from the New York Times lead to the articles.
 August, 1909
- Aug. 19, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- p.1
Japan Merchants off for Seattle: Business Men Coming From Orient on Steamship Minnesota
- Aug. 20, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- p.4
Discuss Plans to Entertain Japanese
- Aug. 20, 1909
Wichita Weekly Eagle. -- p.9
Japanese Business Men Are Coming on a Visit
- Aug. 21, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- p.1
Trade Leaders in Japanese Party: Presidents of Big Companies, Bankers, Legislators Here Sept. 2
- Aug. 21, 1909
Washington Post. -- p.4
Japanese Visitors' Jaunt: Commercial Commissioners and Experts to Be Here Three Days
- Aug. 22, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- p.7
Programme for Japanese Guests: Financiers to Be Entertained by Americans and Their Countrymen
- Aug. 23, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- p.3 < Photo >
Nestor of Japan's Business on Way: Baron Shibusawa at Head of Delegates to Visit the United States: A Pioneer of Banking: Led the Progressive Movement in Oriental Trade Circles Two Score Years Ago: Retired from Public Life: Struggle Between Old and New: Connections With Sugar Company
- Aug. 23, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- p.4
A Great Commercial Embassy
- Aug. 28, 1909
The New York Times. -- p.8
Japanese Party Coming: Government Will Show Special Honors to Leaders in Trade
- Aug. 28, 1909
The Washington Post. -- p.3
Japan's Mission of Peace: Forty Business Men to Tour This Country Ninety Days: Will Visit Washington Late in October. Representatives of Government to Accompany Party
- Aug. 31, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- p.11
Japanese Guests Ahead of Schedule: Commercial Visitors Will Arrive on the Minnesota Tomorrow
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September, 1909
- Sept. 1, 1909
Los Angeles Times. -- p.I3
What's Doing Up and Down the Great Pacific Slope: Guests of Nation: Missionaries of Commerce: Great Steamer Brings Financiers from Japan: Representatives of Many Big Cities in Party: Vessel Also Carries Cargo of Much Value
- Sept. 1, 1909
The Oregonian. -- p.11
Greet Japanese in North: William MacMaster Will Represent Portland at Seattle
- Sept. 1, 1909
San Francisco Chronicle. -- p.3
Japanese Reach Seattle To-day: Half a Hundred Business Men to Become Guests of Americans
- Sept. 1, 1909
The Seattle Daily Times. -- p.4
Treatment Aboard Ship Pleases Commissioners
- Sept. 1, 1909
The Seattle Daily Times. -- p.4
Luncheon Planned for Japanese Educators
- Sept. 1, 1909
The Seattle Daily Times. -- p.6
The Japanese Are Here
- Sept. 1, 1909
The Seattle Daily Times. -- pp.1, 4 < Photo >
Scene at Great Northern Dock When Japanese Party Landed: Trade Envoys of Japan Here: Shibusawa Responds: Mayor Extends Welcome: Represents Associated Chambers: Uncle Sam Extends Courtesy: Reception at Hotel: Met at Port Townsend: Baron Gives Slogan: Though Distant City Is Felt: Kanda Foremost Educator: Russian Studied Long Ago: Demonstration Unprecedented: Entire Waterfront Alive: Japanese Take Prizes: Personnel of Party: Five Women in Party
- Sept. 1, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- p.6
America's Japanese Friends
- Sept. 1, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- p.7
Plan to Entertain Japanese Ladies: Social Functions for Wives of Financiers From the Orient
- Sept. 1, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- pp.1, 3 < Photo >
With Glad Hand Japanese Guests Come to Visit: Representatives of Commercial Bodies of Oriental Nation Reach Coast: Are Aboard Minnesota: Baron Shibusawa, Chairman of 46 Distinguished Visitors, Says "Know Each Other" Should Be Slogan of the Two Countries: Plans for Entertainment During Stay in Seattle: Distinguished Japanese Are Here to Join Party
- Sept. 2, 1909
Chicago Daily Tribune. -- p.4
America As Host of Jap Visitors: Mission of Business Men and Legislators Expected to Aid Friendship: Taft Will Meet Prince: Grandson of the Eastern Emperor to Be Guest at Beverly Residence: All Seek Greater Friendship: Wait to Greet Prince
- Sept. 2, 1909
Los Angeles Times. -- p.I3
What Of Interest Happened in a Day Up and Down the Great Pacific Coast: Big Welcome to Japanese: Commercial Delegates Land at Seattle: Met by Governor, Mayor and Distinguished Men: Entertained at Dinner on World's Fair Grounds: Banquet on Fair Grounds: Influential Japanese: Yale Graduate in Party
- Sept. 2, 1909
The Oregonian. -- p.6
Banzais Welcome Mikado's Envoys: Japan's Distinguished Commercial Commissioners Arrive at Seattle: Governor Greets Party: Cannon Boom, Rockets Fly When Steamer Minnesota, Bearing Nippon Trade Chiefs, Moors. Women Wear Native Dress: Some Speak English: Crowd Greets Envoys: Governor Extends Welcome: Mayor Miller Speaks: Visit an Epoch: Baron Opposes Emigration
- Sept. 2, 1909
The Oregonian. -- p.6
Call Issued for Funds: Money Is Needed for Entertainment of Japanese Party Here
- Sept. 2, 1909
The Seattle Daily Times. -- p.1 < Photo >
Japanese Visitors Seeing Sights: City Firemen Have Drill For Their Benefit: Prominent Japanese Delegates Who Are Now Seattle's Guests
- Sept. 2, 1909
The Seattle Daily Times. -- p.1
Japanese See Seattle in Autos: Honorary Commercial Commissioners Taken to City Hall, Where They Meet Mayor John F. Miller: Formal Program For Afternoon Elaborate: Visitors Meet In Chamber of Commerce Rooms Tonight to Perfect Details of Trade Organization: Visitors Very Observing: Pay Respect to Consul
- Sept. 2, 1909
The Seattle Daily Times. -- p.1
Washington Officials Come to Join Party
- Sept. 2, 1909
The Seattle Daily Times. -- p.1
Japan Owes Great Debt to America, Says Baron
- Sept. 2, 1909
The Seattle Daily Times. -- p.7
(Society Section) Many entertainments are being planned for the ladies from Japan…
- Sept. 2, 1909
The Washington Post. -- p.7
Welcome to the Japanese : Commercial Delegation From Orient Greeted at Seattle: Belief Expressed That Their Visit With Promote Friendship and Commerce Between Two Nations
- Sept. 3, 1909
Chicago Daily Tribune. -- p.8
Japs Will Study Trade Methods: Commissioners Organize for Systematic Inspection of American Commerce: U.S. Capital Is an Aid: General Electric Company Expected to Absorb Engineering Works: Mission Peace and Good Will: Would Extend Commerce: Goode Will Greet Guests
- Sept. 3, 1909
The New York Times. -- p.7
Japan Wants Only Peace: Representatives Declare They Desire Pacific Commerce with Us
- Sept. 3, 1909
The Oregonian. -- p.2
Japanese Would See All: Visiting Orientals Will Make Best of 60 Days' Visit to America
- Sept. 3, 1909
The Seattle Daily Times. -- p.1
Nippon's Day to Be Big Event: Japanese of Entire Pacific Coast Will Participate in Celebration at A.-Y.-P. Exposition Tomorrow: Trade Delegates Guests of Honor: Most Elaborate Parade and Fireworks in Fair's History Will Be Feature of This Occasion
- Sept. 3, 1909
The Seattle Daily Times. -- p.4
Conference Held by Commission Members
- Sept. 3, 1909
The Seattle Daily Times. -- p.7
Japanese Favor American Lumber: So Says Kojiro Matsukata, President of Kawasaki Dockyard Company, Big Kobe Shipbuilding Concern: Here to Study That Particular Industry: Commissioner's Father Is Marquis Matsukata, Who, With Marquis Inouye, Directs Country's Financial Policy
- Sept. 3, 1909
The Seattle Daily Times. -- p.16
(Society Section) Mrs. Elton F. Blaine gave one of the largest receptions of the season today at her home in Denny-Blaine Park in honor of the Japanese ladies…: Mrs. Manson F．Backus will entertain the wives of the visiting Japanese at a theatre party this evening...: The Seattle Chamber of Commerce has issued invitations for a reception to be given tomorrow evening .... The affair is given complimentary to Baron Shibusawa...: The Japanese business men and their wives ... will be the guests of honor at dinners and suppers given in various homes in this city Sunday evening....
- Sept. 3, 1909
The Seattle Daily Times. -- p.21
Visiting Educators Guests at Luncheon
- Sept. 3, 1909
The Seattle Daily Times. -- pp.2, 4 < Photo >
Japanese Educator Who Is Guest of Honor Today: Japanese see Factories of City: Honorary Commission Gets Foretaste of Work Cut Out for It in All Parts of United States: America Gets Preference
- Sept. 3, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- p.6
Scarcity of Labor in Japan
- Sept. 3, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- p.8
Baron Shibusawa for Reciprocity in Trade: Leader of Japanese Party Wants Each Nation to Make the Other a Preferred Market
- Sept. 3, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- p.8
Japanese Delegation Visits A.-Y.-P. Fair: Six of the Commerce Commission Give Their Impressions of the Exposition
- Sept. 3, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- pp.1, 8 < Photo >
Japanese Commissioners See Fire Department at Work: The Fighters Put Imaginary Blaze Out in a Hurry: Water Tower Is Displayed: Chief Bringhurst and His Men Show Japanese Visitors Seattle Methods: Setting Is Realistic: How An Alarm Is Answered: Dressed and Out, 22 Seconds: Fire Fighters Put Imaginary Blaze Out in a Hurry: New Equipment for Japan
- Sept. 3, 1909
Wichita Weekly Eagle. -- p.1
Japanese Visitors Formulate Plans
- Sept. 4, 1909
Chicago Daily Tribune. -- p.7
Trade Compact With Japs: Business Men of Pacific Coast Ratify Plan at Banquet: Empire's Growth Big Help: Judge Burke Tells How Commercial Power Aids Both Nations
- Sept. 4, 1909
The New York Times. -- p.11
Japanese Visit Factories: Commissioners in Seattle Are to Examine Articles Exported to Japan
- Sept. 4, 1909
The Oregonian. -- p.6 < Photo >
Ladies with Japanese Party Soon to Visit Portland
- Sept. 4, 1909
The Oregonian. -- p.6
Trade Interests United at Board: Japanese and Americans Pledge Reciprocity in Trans-Pacific Traffic: Banquet Is Elaborate: Commercial Men of Two Nations Promise to Aid in Increase of Exchange of Commodities Between East and West: Few Visitors Speak English: Judge Burke Makes Address: Shibusawa Pledges Friendship: Benson Unable to Attend: Governor Will Be in California When Japanese Are Here
- Sept. 4, 1909
The Seattle Daily Times. -- p.2
Visitors Find Time Holds Plenty to Do
- Sept. 4, 1909
The Seattle Daily Times. -- p.5
Envoys of Trade Honors Guests at Banquet: Japanese Commercial Commissioners Entertained at Rainer Club by Seattle Camber of Commerce: Eloquent Speakers of Two Races Give Views: Baron Shibusawa Hopes Time Soon Will Come When Flags of Both Countries Will Be Interwoven: Are Envoys Direct: World's Peace Safeguarded: Peace Powerful Force: Rulers Are Toasted: Commissioners Present: Local Japanese at Banquet: Some of Invited Guests
- Sept. 4, 1909
The Seattle Daily Times. -- p.5
Commissioner Given Fair Souvenir Spoons
- Sept. 4, 1909
The Seattle Daily Times. -- pp.1, 2
Japan's Day Marks New Era: Imperial Commissioners From Land of Rising Sun Guests of Honor in Greatest Nipponese Demonstration in America: 2,500 Sons of Island Empire in Pageant: Exposition Grounds Transformed to Look Like Scene in Mikado's Realm--Baron Shibusawa Speaks of Mission: Business Houses Decorated: Commissioners Enjoy Parade: Demonstration at Fair: Scene of Oriental Splendor: Order of March: Banquet This Evening: Baron Shibusawa Speaks: J. D. Powers Replies
- Sept. 4, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- p.2
Commissioners Inspect Manufacturing Plants: Japan's Educators Lunch with Dr. Kane
- Sept. 4, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- p.7
Japanese Ladies Reception Guests: Mrs. E. F. Blaine Entertains Wives of Commercial Commissioners
- Sept. 4, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- pp.1, 2
Declare Peace Must Reign on Pacific Ocean: Japanese and Americans Exchange Courtesies at the Rainier Club: Banquet to Visitors: Commercial Commissioners From Chambers of Commerce Are Entertained by Local Business Men -- Speak Through Interpreters: Greeting to the Japanese: Baron Shibusawa Speaks: Senator Piles Speaks
- Sept. 4, 1909
The Washington Post. -- p.4
Bind Friendship with Japan: Seattle Merchants and Visitors Agree at Banquet Board
- Sept. 5, 1909
The Oregonian. -- p.8 < Photo >
Twenty of the Distinguished Japanese Trade Commission to Arrive Here Thursday
- Sept. 5, 1909
The Oregonian. -- p.8
Japan Day Draws 7000 to See Fair: Mikado's Subjects Parade Streets, and Visitors Exchange Speeches: Friendliness Is Keynote: Baron Shibusawa Believes Present Visit of Commercial Leaders Will Cement Peace Relations Between Two Nations: May Speeches Exchanged: Commence Basis of Interest: Too Much Entertainment
- Sept. 5, 1909
Oregonian Daily Journal. -- p.3 < Photo >
Portland Stands With Open Hands to Greet Men of Japan: Special Train Brings Them: Take River Trip Great Financier Leads
- Sept. 5, 1909
San Francisco Chronicle. -- p.37
Japanese Have Big Day at Fair: Commercial Envoys Take Part in Festivities at Seattle Exposition: Samurai Leads Parade: Business Men From the Orient Hear and Deliver Many Speeches
- Sept. 5, 1909
The Seattle Daily Times. -- p.1 < Photo >
Japanese Celebrate Day at Fair: Distinguished Visitors Take Leading Part: Japanese Commission Entertained at Luncheon
- Sept. 5, 1909
The Seattle Daily Times. -- p.2
(Society Section) Mrs. Blaine Compliments Wives of Japanese
- Sept. 5, 1909
The Seattle Daily Times. -- p.3 < Photo >
Japanese Envoys of Trade, Who Take in Sights of Exposition
- Sept. 5, 1909
The Seattle Daily Times. -- p.3
Envoys Will Leave Seattle Tomorrow
- Sept. 5, 1909
The Seattle Daily Times. -- pp.1, 3
Brotherhood of Man Here: Rev. J. D. O. Powers, at Japan Day Exercises, Says Visit of Commissioners Signifies Long-Awaited Day Has Come: Orientals Hold Sway on Exposition Grounds: Prominent Citizens of Seattle Entertain Them at Dinner and Reception -- Envoys Pleased With Entertainment: Entertained at Luncheon: Play National Anthem: Chilberg Makes Address: Warm Spot for Japanese: Envoys of Japan Direct: To Visit California Last: Scents Conspiracy: World Drawn Together
- Sept. 5, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- p.3 < Photo >
Japanese Commercial Commissioners and Women Members of Party
- Sept. 6, 1909
The Oregonian. -- p.4 < Photo >
Two Prominent Figures in Japanese Party Soon to Visit Portland
- Sept. 6, 1909
The Oregonian. -- p.4
Japs Rest Sunday: Visitors Tired by Strenuous Entertainments: Guests of Tacoma Today: Commercial commissioners From Land of Mikado Will Reach Portland Thursday Morning. Banquet Friday Night
- Sept. 6, 1909
San Francisco Chronicle. -- p.5
Commercial Envoys Start on Tour To-day: Japanese Business Men Leave Seattle to Visit Other Large Cities
- Sept. 6, 1909
The Seattle Daily Times. -- p.12
Commission Bids Farewell to Seattle: Japanese Trade Envoys Leave in Luxurious Special Train for Mount Rainier--at Tacoma Tomorrow: J. D. Lowman to See Party Through Tour: Last Day of Stay Here Fitting Climax--Distinguished Nipponese Entertained at Willowmoor Farms: Sunday Fitting Climax: At Willowmoor Farms: Inspect Ayreshire Herd
- Sept. 6, 1909
The Seattle Daily Times. -- p.12
Japanese Party to See Mount Rainier
- Sept. 7, 1909
The Seattle Daily Times. -- p.8
Trade Envoys Enjoy Trip: Japanese Commissioners Find Much to Interest In Paradise Valley and Laugh at Inconveniences Experienced: Note Books Freely Used by Members: Big Electric Power Plant at Electron Excites Admiration of Orientals and Many Questions Asked Management
- Sept. 7, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- p.1
Seattle Welcome Pleases Japanese: The Commercial Commissioners Take Up Their Journey With Kind Words
- Sept. 7, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- p.3
Japanese Visitors Taken to Mountain: Commercial Commissioners Spend Day on the Cool Slopes of Rainier
- Sept. 8, 1909
Evening Telegram (Portland, Oregon). -- p.2
Japanese Guests at Big Reception: Visiting Orientals Entertained by Tacoma Commercial Organizations
- Sept. 8, 1909
Evening Telegram (Portland, Oregon). -- p.5
Ready to Receive Japanese Party: Portland Will Show Honors to Nippon's Commercial Commissioners
- Sept. 8, 1909
The New York Times. -- p.6
Japanese See Power Plant: Visiting Commissioners Ply Their Hosts with Technical Questions
- Sept. 8, 1909
Oregonian Daily Journal. -- p.3 < Photo >
Will Exchange Medals with Prominent Visitors from Japan
- Sept. 8, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- p.1
Japanese Thank Fire Department: Baron Shibusawa Sends Check for $100 for Relief Fund
- Sept. 8, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- pp.1, 3
Japanese Baron Lost in Trip to Mount Rainier: Shibusawa Misses Train and a Special Is Dispatched to Rescue: Out on a Pleasure Ride: Japanese Women Entertained: View Nisqually Wonders:
- Sept. 9, 1909
Evening Telegram (Portland, Oregon). -- pp.1, 8 < Photo >
Commercial Commissioners of Japanese Empire Are Honored Guests of Portland for a Day: Merchants, Princes and Officials Who Are on Three Months' Tour of America Are Investigating Business and Industrial Conditions Here: Personnel of Party: Ride on Special Train: Have Busy Afternoon: Steamer Ride Up River: Those Who Are Here
- Sept. 9, 1909
Los Angeles Times. -- p.13
What Of Interest Happened in a Day Up and Down the Great Pacific Coast: Shibusawa on Conservation: Baron Wonders at Ruthless Cutting of Timber: Finds Americans Like Legendary "Nuye" at Home: Party Has Magnificent Badge for President: Depart for Portland: Badge for President
- Sept. 9, 1909
The Oregonian. -- p.7
Timber Astounds Japanese Baron: Oriental Mind Can Hardly Grasp Richness of America: Word of Caution Spoken: Shibusawa Virtually Commends Conservation--Nippon Commercial Visitors Spend Busy Day in Tacoma--Memento for Taft: Japanese Legend Fits the Case: Look Forward to Taft Meeting: President Will Receive Medal
- Sept. 9, 1909
The Oregonian. -- p.7
Portland Is Host Today: Japanese Party Will Arrive This Morning
- Sept. 9, 1909
Oregonian Daily Journal. -- p.8
Japanese Visitors (Editorial)
- Sept. 9, 1909
Oregonian Daily Journal. -- pp.1, 7
Big Men from Japan Are In City: Foremost Financiers and Educators of Chrysanthemum Kingdom Received by Portland Business Men -- Elaborate Program: Come in Early Morning: All Are Courteous: Astonished at Wealth: Rooms Are Arranged: Take ?osnic Trip: Elaborate Banquet Planned
- Sept. 9, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- pp.1, 2
Japanese to Pin a Decoration on President Taft: Mayor Linck Offers Welcome to Japanese
- Sept. 10, 1909
Evening Telegram (Portland, Oregon). -- p.13
Japanese Guests Take River Trip: Commercial Commissioners Visit Numerous Points of Interest
- Sept. 10, 1909
The Oregonian. -- p.14
Oriental Visitors Guests at Feast: Japanese Party and Local Business Men Exchange Greetings at Banquet: Pleased With This City: Distinguished Men of Far East Express Delight With Portland and the City's Spirit of Hospitality: Baron Shibusawa Speaks: Letter From Miller Read: Commerce Is His Topic
- Sept. 10, 1909
The Oregonian. -- pp.1, 14
Noted Japanese Guests of City: Busy Days Spent Here by Mikado's Sons: Industrial Plants Inspected: Commercial Commission Is Taken to Points of Interest: Dine at Commercial Club: Prominent Portlanders Exchange Greetings With Distinguished Orientals--Party Will Take Trip Down Columbia: Forty Members of Party: Are Guests at Luncheon: Divide in Eight Groups: Those With Mayor Simon: Electric Plant Visited: Member of Visiting Party
- Sept. 10, 1909
Oregonian Daily Journal. -- p.17
Notables of Japan and Portland Break Bread: Elaborate Banquet at Commercial Club Cements Friendly Feeling Between Oriental Visitors and Occidental Hosts -- Speeches Show Bonds Drawn Closer: Baron Shibusawa Speaks: MacMaster Is Toastmaster: Countries Are Friends
- Sept. 10, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- p.3
Japanese Commissioners Entertained at Portland
- Sept. 10, 1909
Wall Street Journal. -- p.3
Tacoma--The Japanese commissioners are looking forward to meeting President Taft…
- Sept. 10, 1909
Wichita Weekly Eagle. -- p.1
Trade Commission Visited Portland: Shibusawa Addressed Japanese Residents--Lumber, Flour and Salmon Industries Attract Attention
- Sept. 11, 1909
Evening Telegram (Portland, Oregon). -- p.8
Japanese Baron Smiles at Hobson: In Interview He Says There Is No Danger of War With America
- Sept. 11, 1909
Evening Telegram (Portland, Oregon). -- p.9
Japanese Guests At Officers' Club: Review of Troops at Vancouver While Visitors Form Orient Are Present
- Sept. 11, 1909
Evening Telegram (Portland, Oregon). -- p.16
(Society Section) The Women of the party of the visiting Japanese trade envoys were the recipients of much social attention…
- Sept. 12, 1909
The Oregonian. -- p.2 < Photo >
(Society Section) … The past week has been given over to many social events, prominent among which was, of course, Mrs. Lucius Allen Lewis reception to the visiting Japanese ladies….
- Sept. 12, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- p.3
Japanese Notables Given Warm Welcome at Spokane
- Sept. 12, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- p.3
"You Make Me Smile," Says Japan's Greatest Financier: Baron Shibusawa Gives Ha Ha to Thought of a Bloody Conflict
- Sept. 15, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- p.3
Japanese Commissioners Visit Deep Copper Mine
- Sept. 19, 1909
Chicago Daily Tribune. -- p.3
Japanese Due Here Sept. 24: Commercial Commissioners on Tour of Country Reserve Extensive Apartments for Chicago Visit
- Sept. 20, 1909
Chicago Daily Tribune. -- pp.1, 4
Jap Trade Party Dines With Taft: Members of Commercial Mission and President Entertained at Luncheon by Minneapolis Club: Seek Victories of Peace: Executive Says Two Nations Are Engaged in Business Struggle and Gives Friendly Warning: Tribute to Japanese Women: Taft Lauded by Shibusawa: All Interested in Trip: Text of Taft's Speech: Each Can Learn from Other: Fears No War with Japan: Prepares for Peace Victories: Gives Friendly Warning: Thanks Johnson for Welcome
- Sept. 20, 1909
The New York Times. -- p.4
Taft Toasts Japan As Sincere Friend: Though Rivals in Trade, He says, There Never Was Any Danger of Trouble: Greets Japanese Visitors: Shouts Banzai with Them as Guests of the Minneapolis Commercial Club -- Again Cheers Gov. Johnson: Calls Taft Japan's Friend: Scouts Old War Talk: Keen Rivalry for Trade
- Sept. 20, 1909
Philadelphia Inquirer. -- pp.1, 2
President Taft Greets Japs As Envoys of Peace: Executive Proposes Toast to Emperor With a "Banzai": Extends Welcome And Scouts Talk of War: No Danger of Trouble: Renewed Old Acquaintance: Labeled the Rats: He Knew Heffelfinger: Not an Official Mission: The Presidents Reply: A Bunco Game: Never Stirred Up: Take Them or Leave Them: A Pleasant Incident
- Sept. 20, 1909
San Francisco Chronicle. -- pp.1, 2
President Meets Visitors From Japan: Gives Cordial Greetings to the Business Men From the Orient: Warm Words by Both: Minneapolis Luncheon Takes on an International Aspect: Japanese Praise President: Gives the Fraternity Grip: Japanese Meets Athlete: Friendly Words Form Japan: Japan Seeks Victories of Peace: Friendly Reply of Taft
- Sept. 20, 1909
Washington Herald. -- p.1
Toasts Japan: Taft Calls Emperor Friend of America: Greets Commission: President Receives Noted Guests at the Lafayette Club: On Mission of Good Will: Baron Shitbusawa[sic] First Speaker at Informal Luncheon on Shores of Beautiful Lake Minnetonka--Japan First Introduced to Civilization by America, and Friendship Has Continued Since--President Taft Hopes to See Peace and Prosperity Remain: President Greets Party: Strong Ties to Continue: Struggle an Industrial One
- Sept. 20, 1909
The Washington Post. -- p.1
Taft Lauds Japan: Toasts Mikado and Pays Special Honor to Visitors: Bids Johnson Farewell: President Hopes Governor Is on the Road to Rapid Recovery: In Speech to Members of Commercial Mission From Orient, Chief Executive Belittles Late War Scare and Declares That Only Business Rivalry Exists Between the Two Nations -- Scolds Americans for Indifference: Message to Gov. Johnson: True Friend of His Country: Invites Japanese Women: Paints on Osaka's Wall Street: His Silver From Yokohama: Unofficial Envoys of Peace: Like Heroes Going to War: The President's Reply: Never Trouble With Japan: For Victories of Peace: Toast to the Emperor
- Sept. 21, 1909
San Francisco Chronicle. -- p.6
The Japanese Visitors: They Have a Good Time With President Taft at Minneapolis
- Sept. 22, 1909
San Francisco Chronicle. -- p.1
Japanese Pleased With Taft's Words: Comment at Length on the Meeting of Visitors With Executive
- Sept. 23, 1909
Chicago Daily Tribune. -- p.5
Japanese Party in Milwaukee: Commercial Visitors Inspect Big Manufacturing Plants and Are Entertained at Banquet
- Sept. 24, 1909
Chicago Daily Tribune. -- p.5 < Photo >
Three Members of Japanese Commission in Chicago Today: Japanese Party Due Here Today: Commercial Commission to Spend Four Days Studying Local Conditions: Busy Time Is Planned: Guests Seek to Promote Increase of American Exports to the Orient: Interested in Stockyards: Hear Sermon on Sunday: Arranges for Entertainments
- Sept. 25, 1909
Chicago Daily Tribune. -- p.3 < Photo >
One of the Groups of Japanese Visitors Now in Chicago: Japanese Marvel at Sight: Envoys, Weary on First Day, Will Sleep Late Today: Women Enjoy Trip to Gary: Men Express Desire to Absorb American Spirit of Hustle: Undecided as to Flags: Women Have Good Nerves: Men Pleased by Reception
- Sept. 25, 1909
San Francisco Chronicle. -- p.1
Japanese Flag Takes Place Below American: Strong Protest When at First It Flies Above the Stars and Stripes
- Sept. 25, 1909
Washington Herald. -- p.1
Japan's Flag Causes Row: Chicagoans Object to Its Floating Above Stars and Stripes
- Sept. 26, 1909
Chicago Daily Tribune. -- p.3 < Photo >
Japanese Envoys Photographed While Inspecting The Tribune Office: 'Tribune' Wonder to Envoys: Japanese Visitors See How Great American Newspaper Is Made: Whole Plant Is Inspected: Quick Work in Producing Photograph of Party Causes Surprise: Eight Distinguished Visitors: Flashlight Photograph Taken: Notes in Japanese Writing
- Sept. 26, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- p.12
President Earling Host of Japanese Commissioners
- Sept. 27, 1909
Chicago Daily Tribune. -- p.8
Nipponese Fans To See Ball Game: Commissioners Will Watch Cubs Play the Phillies on Last Day in City: Visit at End Tonight: Guests from Orient Give Approval to Peace Sentiments by Dr. Gunsaulus: Visitors Hear Sermon: Interested in Y.M.C.A.
- Sept. 28, 1909
Chicago Daily Tribune. -- p.7
Japs' "Harriman" Urges U.S. As Ally: "Let Us Be Known as Yankees of Orient," Says Baron Shibusawa at Banquet: End Stay in Chicago: Nipponese Merchants Are Highly Pleased with Knowledge Gained on Trip: Banquet Climax of Visit: Reproduce Speeches in English: Realize America's Greatness: Want to Be "Yankees of Orient"
- Sept. 28, 1909
Philadelphia Inquirer. -- p.6
Japs Enjoy Cubs' Timely Victory: Sons of Nippon Take Great Interest in Game Which Brought Defeat to Phillies: Corridon's Offerings Slammed All Over the Lot in Second Inning
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October, 1909
- Oct. 1, 1909
The Washington Post. -- pp.1, 4
Fun for Taft at Fair: Washes a Pan of Pay Dirt and Earns a $10 Nugget: Igorrotes Sold for Him: So Are the Japanese, Who Cry "Banzai" and Lift Hats to Executive -- He Wrestles With Robes of Office of Arctic Brotherhood -- Hawaiian Girl's Lei of Flowers Doesn't Go East of Honolulu: Banzaied by Japanese: Gives President His Fee: No Wreath Around His Neck: Wrestles With Arctic Robe
- Oct. 5, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- p.2
Japanese Trade Envoys Meet John D. Rockefeller
- Oct. 7 , 1909
The Washington Post. -- p.5
The Empire of Japan: IV The Great Sugar Scandal: Attorney's Novel Argument: Plan of Readjusters: Scandal Takes Sensational Turn: New Scandals Develop: Says Burglar Took "Swag"
- Oct. 9, 1909
The New York Times. -- p.8
Japanese Visit Cornell: Hear American Woman Sing In Japanese -- Dr. White's Good Wishes
- Oct. 9, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- p.12
Sings in Japanese to Welcome Commerce Envoys
- Oct. 9, 1909
Wall Street Journal. -- p.6
Significance of the Visit of Japanese Business Men: Financiers and Commercial Representatives Who Are Examining Into the Trade Relations with the U.S.: Developing Business Interests: For Closer Touch With Japan: Importance of Small Exportations: Japan's Co-operation With the West
- Oct. 11, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- p.12
America Deemed Friend of Japan: Baron Shibusawa Convinced to This Country's Honesty, He Says
- Oct. 11, 1909
The Washington Post. -- p.4
Our Far Eastern Problem: Believed Hay Agreement Disregarded: The Situation Changed: May Make Protest: Japanese Have Been in Hurry: Mr. Miller on Way Home
- Oct. 12, 1909
The Washington Post. -- p.9
Baron Shibusawa A Hero: Head of Visiting Party Braved His Emperor's Wrath in 1873
- Oct. 13, 1909
The New York Times. -- p.12
Japanese Business Men Here: The Commercial Commissioners of Japan Entertain Americans with Them
- Oct. 13, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- p.5
Japanese Trade Envoys Entertained in New York
- Oct. 13, 1909
The Washington Post. -- p.5
Japanese Visitors in New York
- Oct. 14, 1909
The New York Times. -- p.18
Japanese Business Men See New York: The Commercial Commissioners Spend Busy Day in Visits to Wall Street: Silk Traders Their Hosts: City Sends Police as Escorts--They Inspect the Stock Exchange and Clearing House and Call on the Mayor
- Oct. 14, 1909
Wall Street Journal. -- p.3
General News: The commissioners representing the commercial bodies of Japan,…
- Oct. 15, 1909
The New York Times. -- p.18
Commerce Chamber Welcomes Japanese: Commissioners Trying to Fathom America's Wonderful Progress, Says Baron Shibusawa: Rest at the Nippon Club: There the Visitors Had an Opportunity in the Evening to Drop Into Their Own Tongue
- Oct. 15, 1909
Wall Street Journal. -- p.3
Postponed Action on Subsidiary Resolution
- Oct. 16, 1909
The New York Times. -- p.4
Japanese Inspect Shipping: Commercial Commissioners Visit the Bush Terminal in Brooklyn
- Oct. 17, 1909
The New York Times. -- p.7
Japanese Editor Defends the Press: He Denies That the American or Japanese Newspapers Were Responsible for War Talk: Orator's Blame Is Unjust: The Press Always the Scapegoat When an Incident Must Be Explained Away
- Oct. 17, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- p.10
Washington's Plans for Japanese Envoys: Commercial Representatives of Nippon and Count Cities Will Be Well Entertained There
- Oct. 23, 1909
The Boston Journal. -- pp.1, ? < Photo >
The "Rockefeller of Japan" and Some of the Leading Men and Women of the Country Visiting Boston Today: Japanese Visitors To See Stadium Gridiron Contest: Represent Big Interest: Facts About More Notable Of the Japanese Visitors
- Oct. 23, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- p.11
Japanese Commissioners Visit Yale University
- Oct. 24, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- p.5
Japanese Commercial Envoys Visit Boston
- Oct. 25, 1909
Washington Post. -- p.4
As a Japanese Sees Us
- Oct. 25, 1909
Washington Post. -- p.5
Japanese Tribute to Perry: Laurel Wreath Laid at Grave of Officer Who Opened Their Country
- Oct. 27, 1909
The New York Times. -- p.2
Baron Shibusawa Weeps: Declares Prince Ito Would Have Been Glad to Die for Emperor
- Oct. 27, 1909
Newark Evening News. -- pp.1, ? < Photo >
Japanese Visitors and Welcoming Throng Gathered In Front of City Hall: Japs are Welcomed to Newark: Distinguished Oriental Trade Experts Here to Study the City's Many Industries: Visit Large Plants and Dine After a Reception: Freedom of the City Given to Orientals
- Oct. 27, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- p.7
Medal Is Presented To Baron Shibusawa: Mementoes of Visit Are Given Each of Japanese Commercial Commissioners
- Oct. 27, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- p.8
Japanese Envoys End Long Journey: Tour of Three Months Winds Up With San Francisco's Series of Entertainments
- Oct. 27, 1909
Seattle Post Intelligencer. -- pp.1, 9
World Joins With Japan in Mourning Prince Ito's Death: Foreign Diplomats United in Tribute to Martyred Statesman: No Change in Policy: Announced in Tokyo That Negotiations With Other Countries Will Not Be Affected by the Untimely Loss of Leader: Will Not Change Policy: Princely Honors for Dead: Ambassador O'Brien's Regret: Gen. C. R. Edwards Tells of Ito's Kindly Spirit: Prince Cheered for Americans: Lonely Korean's Plight: Will Postpone Negotiations: State Office Statement: President is Sorrowful Over Loss of a Friend: Japan's Ablest Statesman Is Estimate of Paris: Russia Sees No Effect On Relations With Japan: Deep Regret Expressed at German Foreign Office: Prince Shot Down As He Acknowledged Greeting: Three Others Wounded: Make No Attempt to Escape: Baron Shibusawa Weeps As He Receives the News: Criticised for Leniency to Koreans: Seattle Japanese Are Shocked by the News: Japanese Diplomat and the Man in Whose Presence He Was Slain
- Oct. 27, 1909
Wall Street Journal. -- pp.1, 3
Holland's Letter: Determined Characteristics of Japanese, Shown by Commissioners Who Recently Visited New York: All Men Past Middle Life, But Energetic and Tireless in Their Efforts to See and Comprehend Conditions That Have Made America Great -- Baron Shibusawa's Free Expression of Views Prospects for Trade With China and Philippines -- Exports of Manufactures: An Ethical Feature: A Remarkable Confession: In the Far East: The Turkish Admiral
- Oct. 27, 1909
Washington Post. -- p.5
Visitors Miss Banquet: Japanese Commissioners Absent From Function in Their Honor
- Oct. 28, 1909
Los Angeles Times. -- p.I15 < Photo >
Honorary Commercial Commission at Banquet
- Oct. 31, 1909
Washington Post. -- p.13
Japanese as Papermakers
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November, 1909
- Nov. 2, 1909
The Washington Post. -- p.1
Japanese Win City: Capital Gives Hearty Welcome to Commissioners: Trade Bodies Their Hosts: Whirl of Hospitality Continues Throughout the Day: Commercial Delegation From Land of Nippon Target of Unlimited Attention From Washington Business Men. Greeted by Officials, Shown Public Buildings, and Taken on a Pilgrimage to Mount Vernon: Committee Early at Work: "Hurry Up" the Slogan: Half Hour at White House: Baroness in Speaker's Chair
- Nov. 3, 1909
The New York Times. -- p.8
Medallion for the Mikado: Presented Through Commercial Commissioner from Superintendent of Mint
- Nov. 3, 1909
Philadelphia Inquirer. -- p.16
Medal for Mikado: Japanese Commissioners Also Presented With Tokens of Good Will
- Nov. 3, 1909
The Washington Post. -- pp.1, 9
Medal for Mikado: Given to Baron Shibusama[sic] to Convey to Emperor: Token from U.S. Officials: Speeches in Japanese and English Feature of Ceremony: Huntington Wilson Also Hands Each Member of Party a Bronze Souvenir. Visitors Enjoy Drill at Fort Myer. Treasures of Corcoran Gallery Inspected in Evening -- Editor Zumoto Has Unpleasant Experience With Barber: Editor Zumoto's Mishap: Medals Are Presented: Shibusawa Toasts President: Many Handsome Gowns: Program for Today
- Nov. 3, 1909
Washington Post. -- p.9
Kanda Noted Teacher: Member of Japanese Party Instructs in English: Its Study is Compulsory: Baron Declares It Will Become Great World Language -- Mr. Natori Connected With Electrical Company That Supplies Tokyo -- Newspaper Publisher Surprised at Persistency of Reporters: Great Educational Development: Supplies Tokyo Only: M. Zumoto a Publisher: Seek Trade With United States
- Nov. 4, 1909
The New York Times. -- p.18
Knox to Japanese on Our Friendship: Looks for Continuation of the Essential Harmony That Has Existed Between Nations: Mikado's Birthday Dinner: Embassy Gives One to Commercial Commissioners -- They Give Thanks for Their Reception Here
- Nov. 4, 1909
Philadelphia Inquirer. -- p.2
Knox Compliments People of Japan: High Tribute Paid by Secretary of State at Emperor's Birthday Celebration: Says United States and Japan Will Continue to Adjust All Differences With Patience: Secretary Knox's Speech: Admirer of Japanese: Hopes Japan Will Reach Goal: Peace Most Important: Japan's Ambition Friendly
- Nov. 4, 1909
The Washington Post. -- p.1
Honor to Mikado: Japanese Visitors at a Birthday Banquet: Knox Extends Greetings: Speaks of Amity and Harmony Between Two Nations: Secretary of State Joins in Condolence Over Death of Prince Ito--Mr... Ballinger, Speaking for the Pacific Coast, Urges the Inculcation of Sentiments of Friendship--President Taft Sends a Message of Good Will to Emperor: Knox at Host's Right: Secretary Knox's Address: Ballinger for Joint Good: Seated at the Feast: No Set Program Observed
- Nov. 7, 1909
The Washington Post. -- p.E6
Fashion's Fads and Fancies: Interesting Events and Gossip, Both at Home and Abroad, as Chronicled in The Post's Exchanges
- Nov. 9, 1909
The Washington Post. -- p.12
Japanese Reward Policeman
- Nov. 11, 1909
Kansas City Post. -- p.3
Kansas City To Welcome The Japanese: Mikado's Commissioners To Arrive Tomorrow Morning: Entertainment Schedule Calls For Public Receptions, Drives and Banquets: Japan's Foremost Citizens: Represent Many Cities: Are Homeward Bound
- Nov. 11, 1909
Kansas City Post. -- p.3
Japanese Entertained by St. Louis Business Men
- Nov. 12, 1909
Kansas City Post. -- pp.1, 2 < Photo >
Kansas City Welcomes Famous Travelers From The Flowery Kingdom: Commercial Club Keeps Open House for Distinguished Visitors From Japan: Luncheon At Country Club; Auto Ride This Afternoon: Royal Reception Pleases Members of Commission Who Are in This Country to Inspect Many Industries--Banquet at the Baltimore Hotel Tonight: Shibusawa Heads Party: Drew Picture; Found Trunk. Treated Royally, He Says. Surprised at Thanks: D. R. Francis With Party
- Nov. 16, 1909
Los Angeles Times. -- p.I1 < Photo >
Jap Baron Guarded: Mysterious Koreans Are Feared. Denver Police Receive Hurry Call to Protect Commissioners: Visitors Shadowed by Orientals Ever Since Ito's Assassination: Chief of Party Slated to Succeed Murdered Prince in Danger
- Nov. 20, 1909
Los Angeles Times. -- pp.II1, 14 < Photo >
Japanese Visitors Impressed by Port: Commissioners from Nippon Make a Trip to Harbor After Being Greeted Here by Committee--Banquet at the Alexandria this Evening: Chances for Trade: After Information: For World Commerce: Precautionary Measures: Joins Party Again: Arrangement for Banquet
- Nov. 20, 1909
Los Angeles Times. -- p.II14 < Photo >
Man of Note from Japan: Baron Naibukanda[sic] to Speak on Sunday
- Nov. 20, 1909
San Francisco Chronicle. -- p.3
Japanese Party in Los Angeles: Trade Delegation Sails About San Pedro Harbor---To Visit Grand Canyon
- Nov. 20, 1909
San Francisco Chronicle. -- p.9
Japanese Visitors to Arrive Friday: Men and Women of Party to Be Entertained by Society
- Nov. 23, 1909
Los Angeles Times. -- p.II11
Complete Chronicle of One Day's Doings South of the Tehachapi: Regrettable: Visiting Baron Is Sick Man: Japanese Commissioner Taken Ill Suddenly
- Nov. 24, 1909
The New York Times. -- p.6
Baron Shibusawa Ill: Head of Japanese Commercial Commission Suffers from a Fever
- Nov. 25, 1909
San Francisco Chronicle. -- p.16
Plan a Reception to the Japanese: Japan Society Will Meet the Honorary Commercial Commissioners
- Nov. 26, 1909
San Francisco Chronicle. -- p.16
Commissioners from Japan Arrive Today: Will Be Formally Welcomed at Ferry Building---Banquet on Monday
- Nov. 27, 1909
San Francisco Chronicle. -- p.2
Are Invited to Attend Y.M.C.A. Mass Meeting: Japanese Commissioners Will Meet With Clergy and Others at Gathering
- Nov. 27, 1909
San Francisco Chronicle. -- p.2 < Photo >
Japanese Given Big Reception at Ferry: The Commercial Commissioners Are Welcomed by Local Business Men: Committee of Welcome: Distinguished Guests Greeted: Mayor Taylor Speaks: Consul-General Interprets
- Nov. 27, 1909
San Francisco Chronicle. -- pp.1, 2 < Photo >
Commercial Representatives of Japanese Empire Are Here: Nippon's Industries Are All Represented: Personnel of Commissioners From the Oriental Empire: Personnel of Party: Heads Electric Company: Nippon's Industries Well Represented: The Remarkable Delegation of Men From the Island Empire: Hold Important Positions
- Nov. 27, 1909
San Francisco Chronicle. -- pp.1, 2
Hearty Greetings for Oriental Visitors: Leaders of Japan's Industrial Life Are Among the Party: Receptions Are Planned: Baron Shibusawa Talks of the Orient's Trade With America: Ladies of the Party: Will Take Automobile Tour: Baron Shibusawa's Views
- Nov. 27, 1909
The Washington Post. -- p.9
Japanese Junket Ended: Baron Shibusawa's Party in San Francisco to Sail for Home
- Nov. 28, 1909
San Francisco Chronicle. -- p.38 < Photo >
Baron Shibusawa Dedicates Gates at the Bowie Home: Japanese Commissioners Are Entertained With Automobile Tour and Are Guests at Luncheon: Baron Dedicates Gates: Speech by the Baron: "Every Night's Light"
- Nov. 28, 1909
San Francisco Chronicle. -- p.38 < Photo >
Japanese Trade Envoys Visit Asti and Burbank
- Nov. 28, 1909
San Francisco Chronicle. -- p.38
Art Lovers Greet Visiting Japanese: Commercial Commissioners Are Given Reception at Local Institute
- Nov. 29, 1909
The New York Times. -- p.15
Defends Japan's Policy: Tokio Editor Says Commercial Advantages in Manchuria Are Slight
- Nov. 29, 1909
San Francisco Chronicle. -- p.2 < Photo >
Japanese Barons Pay Splendid Tribute to Y.M.C.A. Work: Japanese Speak to Own People: Commissioners Are Given a Reception at Novelty Theater: Tribute to Perry: Merchants Make Addresses
- Nov. 29, 1909
San Francisco Chronicle. -- p.2 < Photo >
Shibusawa Talks at Mass Meeting: Education combining Spiritual and the Practical Is Lauded: Kanda Delivers Address: Is Applauded by His Auditors for Fine Eulogy of Christ: Lauds the Association: Baron Kanda's Tribute: Reviews Work in Japan
- Nov. 29, 1909
San Francisco Chronicle. -- pp.1, 2
Zumoto Favors Liberal Policy: Alien Exploitation of Lands Would Be Beneficial to Japan: His Opinions Carry Weight
- Nov. 30, 1909
San Francisco Chronicle. -- p.18 < Photo >
Friendship of America and Japan Keynote of Speeches: Chamber of Commerce Banquets Visitors: Commercial Interests of Two Countries Discussed by Speakers at Dinner at the St. Francis: Souvenirs of Occasion: McNab's Address of Welcome: Mitzuno's Many Translations: Baron Shibusawa's Address: Resolutions Are Read
- Nov. 30, 1909
San Francisco Chronicle. -- p.18
Merchants Greet Japanese Party: Expressions of Good Will Are Delivered at Meeting in Exchange: Good Results Expected: All Unite in Belief That Visit Will Tend to Increase Business: A Sign of the Times: Suggests Remedy: Visitors Appreciation
- Nov. 30, 1909
San Francisco Chronicle. -- p.18
Dinner in Honor of Japanese Women
- Nov. 30, 1909
San Francisco Chronicle. -- p.18
Century Club Host to Japanese Women
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December, 1909
- Dec. 1, 1909
The Washington Post. -- p.4
Japanese Sail for Home: Head of Commercial Commission Sends Telegram to President Taft
- Dec. 7, 1909
Los Angeles Times. -- p.II10
Guarded Against Koreans: Baron Shibusawa Given Police Escort in Honolulu as Measure of Precaution
- Dec. 7, 1909
The Washington Post. -- p.12
Baron Shibusawa Guarded: Hawaiians Take Precautions Because of Demonstration by Koreans
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