Samurai William
Samurai William by Giles Milton. Best book I have read for a while. After visiting Hirado a couple of months
Another great year! 2021 in review.
Wow, another brilliant year for my blog. Steadily growing every year which if fantastic. 2021 figures. 38,982 views, 22,414 visitors,
Myths of the Kappa from Kurume, Kyushu
Hi everyone. Welcome those of you who have just followed me and my posts. Last post for this year. Something
Should the Meiji Restoration be considered a revolution? What were its consequences?
Research Essay by Stuart Iles. The Meiji Restoration is a very important period in Japan’s history as it reestablished Imperial
Horse Festival with origins from the Imjin War 1592-1598. Kumamoto, Kyushu.
A big thankyou for those of you who follow me and also to those of you who have recently joined
Tachi (sword) named Koinmeitachi, dated 570AD found in Fukuoka, Kyushu.
Itoshima is a nice little region found to the west of modern Fukuoka city. It is still relatively underdeveloped and
Ryoma Sakamoto escapes to fight again. Teradaya Inn – Fushimi – Kyoto.
Teradaya Inn. The simple, old inn with a lot of history. Most people would simple bypass this place without having
Suginoya Brewery, Itoshima, Fukuoka.
I finally had a chance to visit a couple of breweries on my time off near my home in Fukuoka
Ohashi merchant/samurai residence, Kurashiki, Okayama.
Wandering around old Japanese towns is very fulfilling. You can usually get a nice feeling of nostalgia and experience of
Tokugawa Shogun Exhibition, Fukuoka City Museum.
Went to the Tokugawa Shogun exhibition today, 3rd August. Very nice! I sometimes get disappointed visiting these `special exhibitions`. I
Kurume Castle Ruins, Fukuoka Prefecture, Kyushu – Pictorial
Over a period of a few hundred years there were thousands of castles built in Japan. In Fukuoka Prefecture only,
Oga Shuzou, Futsukaichi, Fukuoka.
I`m going to start off with the oldest brewery in Fukuoka. Established in 1673 way back when Fukuoka was known
Hikone Castle – Japanese National Treasure since 1952.
Firstly, thank you everyone who follows me and my history adventures in Japan. I`ve been a little slow recently writing
Otaki Castle, Chiba.
Otaki castle museum is a small castle found in central Chiba prefecture. It is a nice site which sits in
Najima Castle ruins, Fukuoka city.
Najima is a little suburb just to the north east of downtown Hakata. When I was doing research for my
Horse Festival in Kumamoto which celebrates Kato Kiyomasa and the Imjin War.
Kumamoto holds a parade through the streets of the city every autumn which celebrates famous Lord, Kato Kiyomasa and his
Kublai Khan`s Lost Fleet. Koan War (2nd Mongol Invasion of Japan, 1281)
This article will discuss the contribution of Kublai Khan`s lost fleet maritime archaeological site to our understanding of the Mongol
Japanese Matchlock Myths – Debunked.
Most of you guys know I am more of a specialist in ancient Japanese history. Although, I do occasionally write
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
Jigokudani, Noboribetsu, Hokkaido.
This is one of four Jigoku regions I have been to, so you can say I have been to hell
Japanese History and Culture 