"Outlines of Unknown Japan: First Series" is a book by Lafcadio Hern that transports readers to the fascinating world of 19th century Japan. The author reveals to us the unique aspects of Japanese life, customs, mentality and culture, which he managed to experience and assimilate thanks to his immersion in the local environment. Through a skillful combination of detailed observation and literary skill, Hern conveys the feelings and emotions that arise during encounters with an unfamiliar culture. Readers of the book "Outlines of Unknown Japan: First Series" will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a unique world and understand the complex aspects of the unique Japanese reality."