Why did Kyushu become a popular Heike base?
The traditional lineage of bureaucrats who became part of the samurai feudal lords in Kyushu had two main feeder streams.
Tag: Hakata
Najima Castle ruins, Fukuoka city.
Najima is a little suburb just to the north east of downtown Hakata. When I was doing research for my
Kublai Khan`s Lost Fleet. Koan War (2nd Mongol Invasion of Japan, 1281)
This article will discuss the contribution of Kublai Khan`s lost fleet maritime archaeological site to our understanding of the Mongol
Spring in Fukuoka 2020
Well, spring has come and gone for 2020, here in Japan. Everyday passes by so quickly one often forgets how
Ancient Dazaifu, Fukuoka
The end of this semester is nearly here. I have no lessons today but I still have to be here
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
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
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.
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
Fukuoka: The Ancient Gateway to Japan
Fukuoka is the largest city in Kyūshū. From ancient times, the city’s proximity to the mainland has made it an
Japanese History and Culture 