Rizal's Travels: Hong Kong and Japan

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What was the reason Rizal accepted the invitation to stay at the Spanish Legation in Japan?

To avoid being monitored by the Japanese government.

To gain access to better accommodations. (correct)

To make friends with the Spanish attache.

To demonstrate he had nothing to hide. (correct)

Which hotel did Rizal stay at upon his arrival in Yokohama, Japan?

Oceanic Hotel

Grand Hotel (correct)

Victoria Hotel

Spanish Legation

Who was O-Sei-San in Rizal's life during his stay in Japan?

His tour guide and sweetheart. (correct)

A notable politician.

A famous Japanese artist.

His cousin.

What event did Rizal experience during the Chinese New Year in Hong Kong?

A firecracker-laden celebration. Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the ship Rizal boarded to travel to the USA from Japan?

Belgica Signup and view all the answers

What was significant about the band Rizal heard in Tokyo?

Some members were Filipino musicians. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary observation made by the individual during his stay in the United States?

Only first class passengers were allowed to disembark. Signup and view all the answers

Why were Rizal and his fellow passengers quarantined upon arrival in San Francisco?

Due to a cholera outbreak. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the Azabu District in Japan during Rizal's visit?

It was the most expensive district. Signup and view all the answers

In which city did the individual stay at the Palace Hotel?

San Francisco Signup and view all the answers

What significant action did the individual take regarding Morgas’ book?

He manually copied and annotated it. Signup and view all the answers

What reflections did the individual have about freedom upon seeing the Statue of Liberty?

True freedom was only for white people. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Propaganda Movement initiated by Filipino expatriates?

To advocate for the reform of government and societal norms. Signup and view all the answers

Who served as the president of the Asociacion La Solidaridad?

Galicano Apacible Signup and view all the answers

What was the secret society organized by Rizal called?

R.D.L.M. Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable outcome of the individual’s research work during his time in London?

It was published and made available to Filipinos. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Rizal’s Second Travel Abroad

Rizal left for Hong Kong on February 3, 1888, onboard the ship "Zafiro" and merely stayed on the ship during it's brief stop at Amoy.
Rizal resided at the Victoria Hotel in Hong Kong and explored Macao with his friend Jose Maria Basa for two days.
Rizal celebrated the Chinese New Year in Hong Kong, indulging in the sights and sounds of fireworks, noisemakers and a marathon Lauriat feast.

Japan

On February 22, 1888, Rizal left Hong Kong on board the "Oceanic" for Japan.
On February 28, 1888, he arrived in Yokohama and made his way to Tokyo the following day.
He briefly stayed at the Grand Hotel in Yokohama before being extended an invitation by Spanish attaché Juan Perez Caballero to stay at the Spanish Legation in the Azabu District.
Rizal accepted the invitation, aware of the Spanish government's intent to monitor his activities in Japan, for two reasons: He wanted to show he had nothing to hide and to save money on hotel accommodations.
In March 1888, Rizal was amazed upon discovering Filipino musicians playing within a Tokyo band, after witnessing their performance of European music.
Rizal befriended a Japanese girl named Seiko Usui, twenty-three years old, whom he nicknamed “O-Sei-San”. She became his tour guide and love interest.

United States of America

On April 13, 1888, Rizal boarded the “Belgic” in Japan, heading for the United States.
On board, he befriended Techo Suegiro, a Japanese novelist and human rights activist who was also forced to leave Japan by his government.
On April 18, 1888, the ship arrived in San Francisco and was quarantined, allegedly due to a cholera outbreak in the Far East. However, some political figures questioned the arrival of Chinese laborers on the ship who might displace white laborers in railroad construction projects.
Rizal observed racial discrimination in the US while still aboard the ship, noting that only first-class passengers were permitted to disembark while those in lower classes were prohibited.
Rizal disembarked on May 4 and stayed at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco until May 6.
From May 6, he traveled by train, enjoying meals in Sacramento and waking up in Reno, Nevada. He continued his journey, visiting Utah, Colorado, Nebraska, Illinois, and finally arriving in New York on May 13.
While on Bedloe Island, Rizal witnessed the Statue of Liberty, a monument symbolising freedom and democracy, yet he observed the racial inequality in the country, concluding that real freedom was reserved for white people.

Great Britain, Paris, and Spain

In London, Rizal became the honorary president of the patriotic society "Asociacion La Solidaridad" and wrote articles for its newspaper.
During his ten-month stay in London, he made brief trips to Paris, Madrid, and Barcelona.
Rizal manually copied and annotated "Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas," a rare book by Morga available at the British Museum, adding comments to almost every page to rectify historical details and ensure a better understanding of the Philippines for his fellow Filipinos.
His annotations were published in Paris in 1890.

News from Calamba

Filipino expatriates in Europe formed the Propaganda Movement (Madrid, Spain) in 1890.
“Asociacion La Solidaridad” was founded, with Galicano Apacible as president, Graciano Lopez Jaena as vice-president, and Jose Rizal as honorary president.

France

Rizal was involved in the "Kidlat Club" a group of Filipinos in Paris.

Secret Society

Rizal organized a secret society named "Indios Bravos" with the initials "R.D.L.M.R.D.L.M.," standing for "Redencion de los Malayos" (Redemption of the Malayans).

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Description

Explore the fascinating journey of Rizal as he travels to Hong Kong and Japan in 1888. Discover the details of his experiences, including his stay at the Victoria Hotel and encounters during the Chinese New Year celebrations. Learn how he navigated his invitation to the Spanish Legation in Japan while being cautious of governmental surveillance.