http://www.megaupload.com/?d=0BDIVX81 (around 5 mb)
the map is absolutely the best (most accurate) map for the Fujita
family in the Meiji era because it was made before 1923
I do have access to Meiji Era maps however they are entirely in
Japanese and do not provide visual markers for the locations I would
need for orientation purposes...they look like EDO ERA MAPS STILL
(*_*)
1) The Fujitas lived at Masaga-cho (see blue box)
2) The Tokyo Womens Normal School is at Ochanomizu Yushima Bunkyo-ku
****remember the school moves after the 1923 Earthquake, any map
after 1923 showing the school location is wrong***
3) Since our recent posts deal with Takamine, I've highlighted his
home at Otsukakubocho Koishikawa (located near the Men's Normal
School)
****please notice how close the Fujitas lived to their
workplace...aside from the philosophy that teaching (or any job
connected to education) is a personal responsibility and "way of
life", both Mr and Mrs Fujita had a very strong sense of dedication
to their jobs because they were so close to the facilities
this is why people shouldn't misinterpret Fujita's helpfulness in
directing rickshaws at the school as his "primary" job---his real job
was office work
I worked at a school for many years in various capacities and believe
me you have to be willing to wear many hats
I hope the map is also helpful for RPGers who want a glimpse into the
lives of the Fujita family