Japanese Matchlock Myths – Debunked.
Most of you guys know I am more of a specialist in ancient Japanese history. Although, I do occasionally write
Category: History
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
Introduction to Japanese Archaeology
I wrote this while at uni so it is a little dated. However it is still a good guide to
Shimabara Castle, Nagasaki.
This blog kinda overlaps with my other articles on the Shimabara Rebellion and Hara Castle Ruins. You can find them
The battle of Shimonseki in 1864 and the Maeda cannon battery.
On the Honshu side of the Kanmon Straits are the ruins of one of the old Choshu Han (now Shimonoseki)
Ethics and DNA Testing : A focus on the Emperors and Empresses of the Kofun and Ainu of Japan.
Many questions are raised when it comes to ethical standards associated in the anthropology and archaeology fields. DNA testing is
Reigando cave and a translation of the stone block.
When I visited Musashi Miyamoto`s Reigando cave there stands a stone block with writing on it. I could only understand
The day Toyotomi Hideyoshi became a Ninja.
My friend Adam Turner did some nice research and came up with this great article. I would like to share
Japanese Pirates in the Late Medieval and Early Modern East Asia.
In the Japanese language `kaizoku` is the word for pirate but if you ask a Japanese what their image of
Shimonoseki and Mojiko.
Hi, how is everyone? I have a bit of free time today at the shop so I had a look
Kokura Castle, Kitakyushu, Kyushu
A couple of years ago my wife and I went to Kokura for the day. From Fukuoka it is only
Toyota Automobile Museum – Odaiba Megaweb.
Firstly, I would like to say hello to the people who have recently followed me. I really appreciate your support
The Heiji Rebellion, 1159
Originally posted on Japanese History and Culture:
Heiji Monogatari Emaki (Tale of the Heiji Rebellion) Night Attack on the Sanjo Palace from the…
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
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
Originally posted on Japanese History and Culture:
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.
Originally posted on Japanese History and Culture:
The indigenous people of northern Japan call themselves “Ainu,” meaning “people” or “humans” in their language.…
Hiroshima Air Defense Radio Room ruins.
Originally posted on Japanese History and Culture:
Ruins of Chugoku Regional Military Headquarters Air Defense Room. The Hiroshima Castle complex in Motomachi was…
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