Kokura Castle, Kitakyushu, Kyushu
A couple of years ago my wife and I went to Kokura for the day. From Fukuoka it is only
Educational studies of Japanese history
A couple of years ago my wife and I went to Kokura for the day. From Fukuoka it is only
Well, spring has come and gone for 2020, here in Japan. Everyday passes by so quickly one often forgets how
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
I can’t believe that February has gone by so quickly. I’ve been busy preparing for the opening of my new
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I love Kendo and the history of Kendo. I first learned about Kendo while reading Taiko…
I recently visited Yamaguchi Prefecture and found out that the first Christmas ever celebrated in Japan was right there. During
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The indigenous people of northern Japan call themselves “Ainu,” meaning “people” or “humans” in their language.…
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Ruins of Chugoku Regional Military Headquarters Air Defense Room. The Hiroshima Castle complex in Motomachi was…
Hello everyone and Happy New Year! Just a quick post to say thank you to my followers. Last year was
The end of this semester is nearly here. I have no lessons today but I still have to be here
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I had a day off today and it wasn’t raining so I decided to visit Lafcadio…
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Miyamoto Musashi Died On June 13, 1645. Considered one of the greatest samurai of all time,…
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Shikoku is host to the famous 88 temple pilgrimage. It is said to take up to…
The DR30 Skyline is one of the most iconic cars in the 1980s. This restored DR30 looks like it just
Iwaya castle ruins sits within Onojo fortress ruins. Onojo fortress dates back to the 7th century making it probably the
I live only 15 minutes by car away from Onojo. The mountain , Mt Shioji is easily seen from where
This is one of my favourite temple regions and it is a World Heritage Site to boot. You will need
Books and Ideas--Vanishing Literature Series
An unofficial guide to Yamaguchi Prefecture and its nihonshu
News, events and useful & timely information from Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan
Dutch based History and Literary Studies Student Historical events, Historical essays, movie reviews and book reviews
The Untold History of Modern Japan and Japanese Martial Arts 知らない近代日本史及武道史
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