Ancient Castles of Japan – Kikuchi Castle, Kumamoto, Kyushu.
Ancient Castles of Japan – Kikuchi Castle, Kumamoto, Kyushu. Setting the scene. Kikuchi Castle is an ancient mountain castle built
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Ancient Kikuchi Castle 698AD.
On a very hot summer`s day, on my way home from Mt Aso in Kumamoto I decided to pop into
Horse Festival with origins from the Imjin War 1592-1598. Kumamoto, Kyushu.
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Horse Festival in Kumamoto which celebrates Kato Kiyomasa and the Imjin War.
Kumamoto holds a parade through the streets of the city every autumn which celebrates famous Lord, Kato Kiyomasa and his
Fujisaki Hachimangu Horse Festival
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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
Tani Tateki – Kumamoto Castle defender during the Seinan War.
My friend William Baerg is a contributor for the Kumamoto International Facebook page and has nicely agreed for me to
The life of Patrick Lafcadio Hearn (aka Koizumi Yakumo).
I had a day off today and it wasn’t raining so I decided to visit Lafcadio Hearn’s residence just down
History of Kumamoto Castle, 1467 to 1877, Kyushu.
Updated 15th April 2021. Good news that the Kumamoto castle main tower has been repaired and will be open to
Japanese History and Culture 