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NIKKOThe City ofAncient TemplesDON'T use the word nekko (splendor) until youhave seen Nikko," say the Japanese, and thenatural beauty and historical associations of this cityof 20,000 with its delightful climate, have causedthe foreigners also to regard it as the chief attractionof the empire.OFFICERSG E R H A R D M . D A H LPresidentL I N D S A Y R U S S E L LChairman, Board of DirectorsA U G U S T B E L M O N TVice- PresidentE U G E N E C. W O R D E NSecretaryD O U G L A S L. D U N B A RAsst. to PresidentO S C A R E. R I L E YManagerB A N K E R SDIRECTORST R U S T CO.TreasurerU. N. BethellHenry ClewsI. HamaokaHamilton HoltHoward MansfieldDon C SeitzK.SekoWilliam H. WilliamsAlexander TisonGerard SwopeDarwin P. KinersleyJacob H. SchiffHerbert S. HoustonA. W. BuroliardThomas W. LamontGuy E. TrippGeo. J. BaldwinJames R. MorseR. AraiWilliam North DuaneR. IchinomiyaDr. Jokichi TakamineEmerson McMillinA. Barton HepburnHon. Elbert H. GaryHere are the ancient temples, the three and fivestoriedpagodas, and the mausoleum of the founderof the Tokugawa Shogunate, the latter costing$8,500,000 and requiring twelve years to build.Also may be seen the Sacred Cistern, the DrumTower and the many famous shrines with at allseasons ancient religious observances and festivals.Ten miles uphill is Lake Chuzenji, one of the wondersof Japan, which has furnished inspiration tohundreds of the Empire's ancient artists and those ofmodern schools, and downhill from Nikko fortwenty-four miles stretches a stately avenue shadedby tall Cryptomeria trees, 150 to 180 feet high withtrunks 30 feet in diameter.If interested in Japan—whether for trade, investment,travel or study—communicate with the Japan Society.Here you will find the information and advice youhave been seeking. This organization of 1400Americans places at your disposal its Trade, Traveland Service Bureaus, its News Service, PublicationDepartment and Trade Bulletin.How may we serve you?Japan Society(Organized 1907)165 Broadway New York85