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
Hara Castle Ruins and the Amakusa/Shimabara Rebellion, Minami Shimabara, Nagasaki Prefecture.
For about a year I have wanted to visit Hara Castle ruins. I first heard of Hara castle when I
Fukuoka Classic Car Show. April 2019
Spring is here and it’s car show season in Japan. I haven’t done this before but I’m going to showcase
The home of Japanese beer. Sapporo Beer Factory, Hokkaido
I have been to the Sapporo Beer factory a few times but the mission was always to eat as much
Akizuki Castle Town, Asakura, Fukuoka.
I visited Akizuki castle ruins last Thursday. It was a nice drive from Fukuoka. The region of Asakura city quite
Hakata Ori – Taiken Japan
I have a new article on Taiken Japan. https://taiken.co/single/hakata-ori-experiencing-the-traditional-weaving-of-fukuoka/ This is about the famous silk weaving traditionally from Hakata. Enjoy.
Early map of Fukuoka city c.1600
Scanning photos today I found another early map of Fukuoka. I think I took this in the archaeology center in
Welcome to hell! Beppu Jikoku, Oita.
Last summer I went to Beppu for a few days. Unfortunately as the trip drew closer Kyushu was hit by
Amakusa and the Shimabara Rebellion – Kyushu.
A statue of Shiro Amakusa. The young Christian rebel who rose up and led a rebellion against the Tokugawa Shogunate.
Fukuoka Population Statistics from 1150.
I have been living in Fukuoka city now for about a year and I’m slowly learning more about this great
69 Stations of the Kisokaido #51 Fujimi
It’s been a little while since I reviewed a ukiyo-e print so here we go. This print is from the
History of Kendo
A few years ago I wrote about the history of Kendo. I recently updated the post and submitted it as
Dutch trade port of Dejima, Nagasaki.
During the ‘isolation period’ of Japan also known as the Edo Period a few nations were still allowed to trade
Reigando (Musashi’s last resting spot) – Pictorial
While I was living in Kumamoto one of things I really wanted to do is visit the cave Musashi Miyamoto
Nanzoin Temple, Fukuoka, Kyushu
Happy Thursday! I’m going to start posting some new blogs which only focus on my photography. Articles are great but
History of the Japanese Tea Ceremony
History of the Japanese Tea Ceremony Drinking of green tea was known in China from the fourth century. Tea plants
Fujisaki Hachimangu Horse Festival
I’m delighted to let you know that I am now writing articles for http://www.taiken.co. This is a link for my
Raizan Sennyoji and early Buddhism in Japan. Itoshima, Fukuoka
A couple of weeks ago I visited Raizan Sennyoji in Itoshima. Itoshima is a nice little country suburb a little
Reigando Cave and the life of Miyamoto Musashi
Miyamoto Musashi Died On June 13, 1645. Considered one of the greatest samurai of all time, Miyamoto Musashi’s reputation has
Minamoto no Yoritomo
The first Kamakura Shogun, Minamoto no Yoritomo, was born on this day, May 9, 1147 Yoritomo’s paternal grandfather, Minamoto no
Japanese History and Culture 