Kunisaki: Into a World of Moss and Stone
Wow, so busy teaching at the moment so I haven’t had time to do any more research into my next
The Ainu and Early Commerce in the Sea of Okhotsk
The Sea of Okhotsk to the north and northeast of Hokkaidō plays no significant role in recorded Japanese history until
A firsthand account of vice and profit in Edo – Book review.
Riding the circular Yamanote Line on a Sunday in Tokyo, it is easy to daydream. Those who have found themselves
Sapporo Beer Factory
Last year my family and I visited the Sapporo Beer Factory. I have been there a few times but the
Mt Hiei
I never get tired of going to Mt Hiei and taking photos. The three Enryakuji temple complexes are fabulous and
Meiji Period Kiyomizu Temple
Great photo of Kiyomizu Temple from the 1880s.
Book and Journal list
Updated Book and Journal list.
Battle of Tabaruzaka, Siege of Kumamoto Castle, February – April 1877.
Hi everyone. Please note that this was originally written back in 2016 I think, I am in the middle of
Travel books
Two of my favourite Japanese travel books were written by Alan Booth. The Roads to Sata (1986) and Looking for
Tokyo Ginza revisited.
Browsing my photos over the weekend I realised one of the photos I posted last week has a connection with
Old photos
I have a lot of old photos on my hard drive so I thought I would share some with you.
Resources: Journals on Japanese and Asian Studies
Found this comprehensive list of journals for Asia and Japan. I have used some of these but I will be
Trove of documents found from the Samurai era
Tokyo – A trove of ancient documents unearthed at the Vatican could shed light on the brutal crackdown on Christianity
Magome and the Nakasendo track
Famous old Kiso Kaido. Historic walk between two post towns that links Kyoto with Edo.
The Tale of Genji
The Tale of Genji SPECIAL TO THE JAPAN TIMES This is a must read for those of you interested in
Osaka Castle rebuild
Just a short post. I found this photo of Osaka Castle from the 50s when it was being rebuilt after
Ukiyo-e, comparison of quality and authenticity.
While in Japan in September 2013 I visited Asakusa, Sensoji. While walking down the Nakamise I found a shop specialising
The origins of tattooing in Japan – Jomon and Ainu.
Origins of Japanese tattoos.
Datsun/Nissan history
Something a little different to what I usually put up here. I have been working on this project for over
Japanese History and Culture 