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Japanese Matchlock Myths – Debunked.

Most of you guys know I am more of a specialist in ancient Japanese history. Although, I do occasionally write

Happy New Year everyone. First blog for 2021. Last year was the best year for Rekishinihon so I would like

I wrote this while at uni so it is a little dated. However it is still a good guide to

This blog kinda overlaps with my other articles on the Shimabara Rebellion and Hara Castle Ruins. You can find them

On the Honshu side of the Kanmon Straits are the ruins of one of the old Choshu Han (now Shimonoseki)

Many questions are raised when it comes to ethical standards associated in the anthropology and archaeology fields. DNA testing is

When I visited Musashi Miyamoto`s Reigando cave there stands a stone block with writing on it. I could only understand

My friend Adam Turner did some nice research and came up with this great article. I would like to share

In the Japanese language `kaizoku` is the word for pirate but if you ask a Japanese what their image of

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

Firstly, I would like to say hello to the people who have recently followed me. I really appreciate your support

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Heiji Monogatari Emaki (Tale of the Heiji Rebellion) Night Attack on the Sanjo Palace from the…

On a great stone monument near a flower-strewn grave in the verdant Yamaguchi countryside is a telltale description of the

It has been a bit of a drought on my blog page sorry to say. Even though my junior high