Reigando Cave and the life of Miyamoto Musashi
Originally posted on Japanese history and culture:
Miyamoto Musashi Died On June 13, 1645. Considered one of the greatest samurai of all time,…
Shikoku Pilgrimage
Originally posted on Japanese history and culture:
Shikoku is host to the famous 88 temple pilgrimage. It is said to take up to…
Nissan DR30 Skyline RS-Turbo
The DR30 Skyline is one of the most iconic cars in the 1980s. This restored DR30 looks like it just
Iwaya castle ruins-Shimazu and Toyotomi samurai battles. Fukuoka, Kyushu.
Iwaya castle ruins sits within Onojo fortress ruins. Onojo fortress dates back to the 7th century making it probably the
Ono castle (Onojo) ruins, Fukuoka.
I live only 15 minutes by car away from Onojo. The mountain , Mt Shioji is easily seen from where
Enryakuji temple – Kyoto (Pictorial)
This is one of my favourite temple regions and it is a World Heritage Site to boot. You will need
Kunisaki Peninsula, Oita, Kyushu
Mysterious Kunisaki Peninsula, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu The Kunisaki Peninsula in Oita is one of those rare regions in Japan that
Nakatsu Castle, Oita, Kyushu
I finally got around to editing the photos from my trip to Oita earlier this year. Here is Nakatsu castle.
Autobacs 2019 Super GT, Autopolis, Oita, Kyushu – On track pictorial
Now for the final photos of the cars on track. Took a little while to process them but I’m excited
2019 Super GT Pit Walk, Autopolis, Kyushu
Pictorial of my pit walk from the Super GT race in Autopolis 2019. Captions added. Photos by Stuart
SuperGT, Autopolis, Oita, Kyushu. Grid Girls
I went to Autopolis last weekend to watch the Autobacs SuperGT race. It was a great day despite being really
Seto Inland Sea Sunset, Onomichi, Hiroshima – Pictorial
A little while ago when I lived in Mihara in Hiroshima I had the opportunity to see a beautiful sunset.
Shotengai in Japan: Nostalgic, Atmospheric Streets Crammed with Cheap, Delicious Eats
Last May a friend of mine (Audrey) from Australia came to Fukuoka and we had a chance to meet up
Women Warriors: Nakano Takeko
Originally posted on Yamato Magazine:
In every culture around the world, you’ll find stories of women who stood out for their…
Shinsengumi Attack Rebels- Ikedaya Incident, 1864
Ikedaya Incident The Ikedaya Incident, in which members of the Shinsengumi attacked and killed anti-Tokugawa activists thwarting their supposed plans
RevSpeed trackday at Autopolis. 2nd June 2019
RevSpeed magazine had it’s first track day at Autopolis for this year. Autopolis is a great circuit in the mountains
History of Fukuoka Castle
Despite Fukuoka castle being one of the all time great castles of Japan (I’m a bit biased as I live
National Museum of Japanese History.
If you’re a fan of Japanese history as I am I strongly suggest you visit the National Museum in Sakura
Arita/Imari Pottery, Saga, Kyushu
Thankyou to the new people who have followed me. I hope you can enjoy Japan as much as I do.
Yoshinogari – Historical Yayoi Park, Saga, Kyushu
Yoshinogari is a a large moated town from the Yayoi Period (300BC-300AD). The Yoshinogari Yayoi ruins were found in 1986
