The Emergence of Nationalism in Japan during the Meiji Period. An essay by Stuart Iles.
Happy New Year everyone. First blog for 2021. Last year was the best year for Rekishinihon so I would like
Japanese history/culture and car culture
Happy New Year everyone. First blog for 2021. Last year was the best year for Rekishinihon so I would like
This is one of four Jigoku regions I have been to, so you can say I have been to hell
I wrote this while at uni so it is a little dated. However it is still a good guide to
This blog kinda overlaps with my other articles on the Shimabara Rebellion and Hara Castle Ruins. You can find them
On the Honshu side of the Kanmon Straits are the ruins of one of the old Choshu Han (now Shimonoseki)
Many questions are raised when it comes to ethical standards associated in the anthropology and archaeology fields. DNA testing is
When I visited Musashi Miyamoto`s Reigando cave there stands a stone block with writing on it. I could only understand
My friend Adam Turner did some nice research and came up with this great article. I would like to share
In the Japanese language `kaizoku` is the word for pirate but if you ask a Japanese what their image of
Hi, how is everyone? I have a bit of free time today at the shop so I had a look
A few years ago my wife and I went to Kokura for the day. It`s a big industrial city now
Well, spring has come and gone for 2020, here in Japan. Everyday passes by so quickly one often forgets how
Firstly, I would like to say hello to the people who have recently followed me. I really appreciate your support
Originally posted on Japanese history and culture:
Heiji Monogatari Emaki (Tale of the Heiji Rebellion) Night Attack on the Sanjo Palace from the…
On a great stone monument near a flower-strewn grave in the verdant Yamaguchi countryside is a telltale description of the
It has been a bit of a drought on my blog page sorry to say. Even though my junior high
I can’t believe that February has gone by so quickly. I’ve been busy preparing for the opening of my new
Originally posted on Japanese history and culture:
I love Kendo and the history of Kendo. I first learned about Kendo while reading Taiko…
I recently visited Yamaguchi Prefecture and found out that the first Christmas ever celebrated in Japan was right there. During
Originally posted on Japanese history and culture:
The indigenous people of northern Japan call themselves “Ainu,” meaning “people” or “humans” in their language.…
Sengoku Jidai Sixteenth Century Japanese History
Helping people who have to say "now what?"
Hiking trails in Kyushu, Japan
Family life in Japan, and other stuff
We love our bread, we love our butter, and most of all, we love each other.
History, pop culture and art combine in a journal dedicated to the spirit of Japan.
Samurai Novels Blog of author Akira Fuyuno.
Travel and exploration
A Journey Of Self Mastery
a pilgrimage of the heart
Oishii (pronounced "oy-shee") is Japanese for delicious! Writing about delicious travel, culture and food from around the world, especially Japan.
Fruit of mindfull being with myself. Result of listening deeply to the inner woods :)
Exploring Japan's popular tourist spots and off-the-beaten paths
the writings, musings, and photography of a dream smith
The Best of Fukuoka and Kyushu
Expats in Japan