A watercolour of a Meiji-era Western-style reception room in Japan: a Western tea set on a lacquer tray, a gas chandelier, tatami visible through an open fusuma beyond the parquet floor, a hat stand with a silk hat and morning light through lace curtains
Butler History

History of the Butler in Japan — Acceptance and Development

Butler culture arrived in Japan alongside the Meiji Restoration. We explain its acceptance and its uniquely Japanese development.

HomeButler HistoryHistory of the Butler in Japan — Acceptance and Development

We explain the history of the butler in Japan, tracing the acceptance of Western culture in the Meiji era and a butler culture fused with hospitality tradition.

This article is currently available in Japanese only. Return to the Butler History overview for more.

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