Lafcadio Hearn’s Journey to the Center of the Japanese Spirit

The first edition of Kwaidan, published in 1904.

The Greek island of Lefkada, where Hearn was born.

Hearn and his great-aunt Sarah Holmes Brenane.

While in New Orleans, Hearn lived in rented rooms at 516 Bourbon Street (left); Hearn’s notes from journalist days in New Orleans. (© Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum)

Lafcadio Hearn (left) with his family in Kobe. (© Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum)

US Army General Bonner Fellers.

Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens in Tramore, Ireland. Hearn often visited the coastal town together with his great-aunt when he was a young boy living in Dublin. It consists of 10 gardens introducing Hearn’s life.