Travel books
Two of my favourite Japanese travel books were written by Alan Booth. The Roads to Sata (1986) and Looking for
Category: Culture
Trove of documents found from the Samurai era
Tokyo – A trove of ancient documents unearthed at the Vatican could shed light on the brutal crackdown on Christianity
The Tale of Genji
The Tale of Genji SPECIAL TO THE JAPAN TIMES This is a must read for those of you interested in
Ukiyo-e, comparison of quality and authenticity.
While in Japan in September 2013 I visited Asakusa, Sensoji. While walking down the Nakamise I found a shop specialising
The origins of tattooing in Japan – Jomon and Ainu.
Origins of Japanese tattoos.
Senso-ji, Asakusa
I visited Senso-ji earlier this month and it is by far the busiest temple I have been to. On a
Heiankyo
What is Heiankyo you may ask? You may know of the Heian Period which began in 794 and lasted til
Kyoto Bronze Ware Craftsmen
Kyoto 1890s Three bronze ware craftsmen are at work in the workshop of Noboru Nogawa (能川登) in Kyoto, founded in
Old Japanese maps
Reading through one of my fellow bloggers pages (thankyou Stephen) reminded me of a couple of old Japanese maps I
O Sumo
A change of pace now, away from temples and shrines. Sumo, one of Japan’s oldest sports but one of the
Japanese History and Culture 
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