Rizal-romantic-interlude in his sojourn in japan

rizal and seiko usui's romance

1. RIZAL’S ROMANTIC INTERLUDE

2. ROMANCE WITH O SEI SAN O Sei San ( Seiku Usui ) a samurai’s daughter, 23 years old and a pretty Japanese girl whom was Rizal attracted by her regal loveliness and charm Rizal and O Sei San, as Rizal called her they met almost daily. Together they visited the interesting spots of the city. Rizal saw in lovely O Sei San the qualities of his ideal womanhood. Beauty, charm, modesty, and intelligence. No wonder he deeply fell in love with her. O Sei San helped Rizal in many ways more than a sweetheart. She was his guide, interpreter, and a tutor. She guided him in observing the shrines and villages around Tokyo. She improved his knowledge of Niponggo and Japanese history.

3. Imperial art gallery PLACES VISITED …

4. Shakubutsu -en (botanical garden)

5. Hibiya park

6. SAYONARA JAPAN April 13 1888 Rizal boarded the Belgic an English steamer at Yokohama , bound to the United States. He left Japan with a heavy heart, for he knew that he would never again see this beautiful ‘Land of cherry blossom’ and beloved O Sei San. Truly his sojourn in Japan for 45 days was one of his happiest interludes in his life

7. O SEI SAN AFTER RIZALS DEPARTURE As everything on earth has to end the beautiful romance between Rizal and O Sei San inevitably came to dolorous ending. Sacrificing his personal happiness, Rizal had to carry on his libertarian mission in Europe, accordingly he resumed his voyage, leaving behind the lonely O Sei San, whom he passionately loved. O Sei San was broken hearted by the departure of Rizal the first man to capture her heart. About 1897, a year after Rizal execution she married Mr. Alfred Charlton, British teacher of Chemistry of the Peers School and died on November 2, 1915.