CHAPTER V

Political and Religious Condition of Japan, as found by the Portuguese—The Yakatas, or Kings, and their Vassals—Revenues—Money—Distinction of Ranks—The Kubō-Sama—The Dairi—Shintō—Buddhism—Judō—A. D. 1550 57

## CHAPTER VI Civilization of the Japanese—Animals—Agriculture—Arts—Houses —Ships—Literature—Jurisprudence—Character of the Japanese—Their Custom of cutting themselves open—A. D. 1550 75

## CHAPTER VII Preaching of Xavier—Pinto’s Third Visit to Japan—A. D. 1550-1551 81

## CHAPTER VIII Progress of the Missions under Fathers De Torres and Nugnes Barreto—Mendez Pinto a Fourth Time in Japan—A. D. 1551-1557 87

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