Takasugi Shinsaku – Choshu Han revolutionary and swordsman
On a great stone monument near a flower-strewn grave in the verdant Yamaguchi countryside is a telltale description of the
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Long time resident in Fukuoka, Kyushu. Historian, Researcher, Teacher, Writer
History of Kirin Beer.
It has been a bit of a drought on my blog page sorry to say. Even though my junior high
Yanagawa – City of Canals, Fukuoka
I can’t believe that February has gone by so quickly. I’ve been busy preparing for the opening of my new
History of Kendo
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I love Kendo and the history of Kendo. I first learned about Kendo while reading Taiko…
First Christmas in Japan, 1552
I recently visited Yamaguchi Prefecture and found out that the first Christmas ever celebrated in Japan was right there. During
Ainu culture and the origins of tattooing in Japan.
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The indigenous people of northern Japan call themselves “Ainu,” meaning “people” or “humans” in their language.…
Hiroshima Air Defense Radio Room ruins.
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Ruins of Chugoku Regional Military Headquarters Air Defense Room. The Hiroshima Castle complex in Motomachi was…
Best Year To Date!
Hello everyone and Happy New Year! Just a quick post to say thank you to my followers. Last year was
Ancient Dazaifu, Fukuoka
The end of this semester is nearly here. I have no lessons today but I still have to be here
The life of Patrick Lafcadio Hearn (aka Koizumi Yakumo).
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I had a day off today and it wasn’t raining so I decided to visit Lafcadio…
Reigando Cave and the life of Miyamoto Musashi
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Miyamoto Musashi Died On June 13, 1645. Considered one of the greatest samurai of all time,…
Shikoku Pilgrimage
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Shikoku is host to the famous 88 temple pilgrimage. It is said to take up to…
Nissan DR30 Skyline RS-Turbo
The DR30 Skyline is one of the most iconic cars in the 1980s. This restored DR30 looks like it just
Iwaya castle ruins-Shimazu and Toyotomi samurai battles. Fukuoka, Kyushu.
Iwaya castle ruins sits within Onojo fortress ruins. Onojo fortress dates back to the 7th century making it probably the
Ono castle (Onojo) ruins, Fukuoka.
I live only 15 minutes by car away from Onojo. The mountain , Mt Shioji is easily seen from where
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