Shimabara Castle, Nagasaki.
This blog kinda overlaps with my other articles on the Shimabara Rebellion and Hara Castle Ruins. You can find them
Tag: Kyushu
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
Reigando cave and a translation of the stone block.
When I visited Musashi Miyamoto`s Reigando cave there stands a stone block with writing on it. I could only understand
The day Toyotomi Hideyoshi became a Ninja.
My friend Adam Turner did some nice research and came up with this great article. I would like to share
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
Shimonoseki and Mojiko.
Hi, how is everyone? I have a bit of free time today at the shop so I had a look
Kokura Castle, Kitakyushu, Kyushu
A few years ago my wife and I went to Kokura for the day. It`s a big industrial city now
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
Kunisaki Peninsula, Oita, Kyushu
Mysterious Kunisaki Peninsula, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu The Kunisaki Peninsula in Oita is one of those rare regions in Japan that
Nakatsu Castle, Oita, Kyushu
I finally got around to editing the photos from my trip to Oita earlier this year. Here is Nakatsu castle.
Autobacs 2019 Super GT, Autopolis, Oita, Kyushu – On track pictorial
Now for the final photos of the cars on track. Took a little while to process them but I’m excited
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
SuperGT, Autopolis, Oita, Kyushu. Grid Girls
I went to Autopolis last weekend to watch the Autobacs SuperGT race. It was a great day despite being really
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
