Interesting population statistics of Japan
I have a always been curious about the Japanese population during different eras of Japanese history. Especially during the Mongol
Japanese history/culture and car culture
I have a always been curious about the Japanese population during different eras of Japanese history. Especially during the Mongol
One of the most famous lords of the Sengoku Period (1467-1600). I was fascinated by Nobunaga about 6-7 years ago
This is a document analysis I did in 2010 regarding the Tokugawa Edict of 1635. It is a little long
I love Nijo Castle. I visited the complex and explored the grounds in 2010. I am always on the lookout
Reading through one of my fellow bloggers pages (thankyou Stephen) reminded me of a couple of old Japanese maps I
A change of pace now, away from temples and shrines. Sumo, one of Japan’s oldest sports but one of the
Emperor Kammu was born in 737 as the crown prince of Emperor Konin and ascended to the throne in 781
Todaiji (東大寺, Tōdaiji, “Great Eastern Temple”) is one of Japan’s most famous and historically significant temples and a landmark of
Born in Kagoshima in the Satsuma domain (present-day Kagoshima Prefecture) Saigō Takamori was one of the Satsuma samurai supporting the
The Kofun Period (古墳時代 Kofun jidai) refers to the protohistoric period of Japan, usually dated from 250 to ca 538
Bix, Herbert P. 2001. Hirohito and the making of modern Japan. New York, NY: Perennial. Booth, Alan. 1995. Looking for
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