69 Stations of the Kisokaido. Plate 15-Itahana snow.
This is a very pretty scene. It shows travellers walking along the track by a fast flowing stream on a
Japanese history/culture and car culture
This is a very pretty scene. It shows travellers walking along the track by a fast flowing stream on a
Hall of the golden hue (konjikido) This print was the last print ever to be designed by Kawase Hasui. Sadly,
Everybody knows about Japan and their samurai. But did you know men were not the only ones being trained to
Kumamoto Castle is still one of the most impressive castles in Japan. It is one of the big three which
Title: Konosu Station, View of Mt Fuji from Fukiage. This scene is dominated by Mt Fuji in the distance and
Title: Snow at Nihonbashi on New Year’s Morning. The Nihonbashi (Japan Bridge), was at the heart of Edo and the
After 2 years with the same theme, I decided to make a change. Please tell me what you think. I
鷺娘の精 (The Spirit of the Heron Maiden) woodblock print by Taniguchi Kokyo (1864-1915), dated 1925; from my collection. Oban tate-e
Sad news I found today about the closing of a famous and traditional Japanese inn. It dates way back to
Not far from Minowa station on the Hibiya line is a nondescript temple called 浄閑寺—Jokanji. From the street, it looks
Nishi Honganji is the mother temple for the Jodo Shinshu sect of Japanese Buddhism established by Shinran Shonan who lived
Shikoku is host to the famous 88 temple pilgrimage. It is said to take up to 3 months to complete
While readers of Japanese literature from the Heian and Kamakura periods often find it difficult to determine when a sexual
Not something I have done before but I found this beautiful Ukiyo-e print with some history attached to it. It’s
I’ve been interested in Japanese style architecture for a long time but recently I’ve taken an interest in traditional home
HIKONE, Shiga Prefecture–Fascinating tidbits from the daily lives of samurai warriors have been gleaned from a diary found four years
Fukuoka is the largest city in Kyūshū. From ancient times, the city’s proximity to the mainland has made it an
Kusado Sengen is the name of a medieval town that once used to be situated close to the mouth of
Riding the circular Yamanote Line on a Sunday in Tokyo, it is easy to daydream. Those who have found themselves
Last year my family and I visited the Sapporo Beer Factory. I have been there a few times but the
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
An Artist’s Journey
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