
Title: 法螺男爵旅土産 (Horadanshaku tabimiyage)
Setsusei, a restless youth on the cusp of adulthood, finally receives his father's permission to accompany a sea voyage to Ceylon. The trip quickly turns dramatic when a fierce storm uproots a massive tree, sending it soaring like a feathered bird before it crashes back down, crushing a local chief and his followers. Amid the chaos, an odd couple clutches cucumbers, their presence adding a surreal touch to the already bewildering scene. The ship steadies, and the battered crew reaches the island, greeted with a formal yet curious reception.
Soon after docking, Setsusei is drawn to a tranquil lake where an unsettling rustle catches his attention. He spots a lion prowling the shore and, moments later, a massive crocodile lunges from the water, its jaws opening wide. Armed with a modest cannon loaded with white‑bird ammunition, he attempts a desperate defense, but the animal's roar only heightens the tension. The encounter leaves him teetering between awe and fear, hinting at further perilous adventures ahead.
Language
ja
Duration
~54 minutes (52K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Masaki Shibata
Release date
Oct 16, 2010
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1883–1964
A witty Japanese novelist, translator, and English literature scholar, he helped bring Western humor to new readers while building a literary career of his own. He is especially remembered for his long association with Meiji Gakuin and for translating Mark Twain into Japanese.
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