Tachi (sword) named Koinmeitachi, dated 570AD found in Fukuoka, Kyushu.
Itoshima is a nice little region found to the west of modern Fukuoka city. It is still relatively underdeveloped and
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Ohashi merchant/samurai residence, Kurashiki, Okayama.
Wandering around old Japanese towns is very fulfilling. You can usually get a nice feeling of nostalgia and experience of
Tokugawa Shogun Exhibition, Fukuoka City Museum.
Went to the Tokugawa Shogun exhibition today, 3rd August. Very nice! I sometimes get disappointed visiting these `special exhibitions`. I
Kurume Castle Ruins, Fukuoka Prefecture, Kyushu – Pictorial
Over a period of a few hundred years there were thousands of castles built in Japan. In Fukuoka Prefecture only,
Hikone Castle – Japanese National Treasure since 1952.
Firstly, thank you everyone who follows me and my history adventures in Japan. I`ve been a little slow recently writing
Ethics and DNA Testing : A focus on the Emperors and Empresses of the Kofun and Ainu of Japan.
Many questions are raised when it comes to ethical standards associated in the anthropology and archaeology fields. DNA testing is
Japanese Pirates in the Late Medieval and Early Modern East Asia.
In the Japanese language `kaizoku` is the word for pirate but if you ask a Japanese what their image of
Kokura Castle, Kitakyushu, Kyushu
A couple of years ago my wife and I went to Kokura for the day. From Fukuoka it is only
Toyota Automobile Museum – Odaiba Megaweb.
Firstly, I would like to say hello to the people who have recently followed me. I really appreciate your support
Takasugi Shinsaku – Choshu Han revolutionary and swordsman
On a great stone monument near a flower-strewn grave in the verdant Yamaguchi countryside is a telltale description of the
Yanagawa – City of Canals, Fukuoka
I can’t believe that February has gone by so quickly. I’ve been busy preparing for the opening of my new
First Christmas in Japan, 1552
I recently visited Yamaguchi Prefecture and found out that the first Christmas ever celebrated in Japan was right there. During
Ancient Dazaifu, Fukuoka
The end of this semester is nearly here. I have no lessons today but I still have to be here
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
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
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
