Kingdoms of Gishi Wajinden-Ancient Japan.
Before writing systems arrived in Japan, the only references we have about ancient Japan is from the Chinese. There is
Educational studies of Japanese history
Before writing systems arrived in Japan, the only references we have about ancient Japan is from the Chinese. There is
Ancient Castles of Japan – Kikuchi Castle, Kumamoto, Kyushu. Setting the scene. Kikuchi Castle is an ancient mountain castle built
On a very hot summer`s day, on my way home from Mt Aso in Kumamoto I decided to pop into
Alright, so I`ll be the first to admit that I never knew about this place until the other day. I
Had a day trip down to Kurume and popped into Yamaguchi Shuzo. Yamaguchi Brewery is located in the middle reaches
Every year, Japanese commercial breweries produce special seasonal beer. It is nice, and many are produced for a specific region
Pre-war Japanese society and social classes were very different to today. A distinct class of domestics that were filled predominately
Samurai William by Giles Milton. Best book I have read for a while. After visiting Hirado a couple of months
Hi everyone. Welcome those of you who have just followed me and my posts. Last post for this year. Something
A big thankyou for those of you who follow me and also to those of you who have recently joined
I finally had a chance to visit a couple of breweries on my time off near my home in Fukuoka
Wandering around old Japanese towns is very fulfilling. You can usually get a nice feeling of nostalgia and experience of
I`m going to start off with the oldest brewery in Fukuoka. Established in 1673 way back when Fukuoka was known
Kumamoto holds a parade through the streets of the city every autumn which celebrates famous Lord, Kato Kiyomasa and his
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
When I visited Musashi Miyamoto`s Reigando cave there stands a stone block with writing on it. I could only understand
Hi, how is everyone? I have a bit of free time today at the shop so I had a look
A couple of years ago my wife and I went to Kokura for the day. From Fukuoka it is only
Well, spring has come and gone for 2020, here in Japan. Everyday passes by so quickly one often forgets how
Books and Ideas--Vanishing Literature Series
An unofficial guide to Yamaguchi Prefecture and its nihonshu
News, events and useful & timely information from Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan
Dutch based History and Literary Studies Student Historical events, Historical essays, movie reviews and book reviews
The Untold History of Modern Japan and Japanese Martial Arts 知らない近代日本史及武道史
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