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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

A couple of years ago my wife and I went to Kokura for the day. From Fukuoka it is only

Firstly, I would like to say hello to the people who have recently followed me. I really appreciate your support

On a great stone monument near a flower-strewn grave in the verdant Yamaguchi countryside is a telltale description of the

I can’t believe that February has gone by so quickly. I’ve been busy preparing for the opening of my new

I recently visited Yamaguchi Prefecture and found out that the first Christmas ever celebrated in Japan was right there. During

The end of this semester is nearly here. I have no lessons today but I still have to be here

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

A little while ago when I lived in Mihara in Hiroshima I had the opportunity to see a beautiful sunset.

Last May a friend of mine (Audrey) from Australia came to Fukuoka and we had a chance to meet up

Despite Fukuoka castle being one of the all time great castles of Japan (I’m a bit biased as I live

If you’re a fan of Japanese history as I am I strongly suggest you visit the National Museum in Sakura