The Emergence of Nationalism in Japan during the Meiji Period. An essay by Stuart Iles.
Happy New Year everyone. First blog for 2021. Last year was the best year for Rekishinihon so I would like
Japanese history/culture and car culture
Happy New Year everyone. First blog for 2021. Last year was the best year for Rekishinihon so I would like
This blog kinda overlaps with my other articles on the Shimabara Rebellion and Hara Castle Ruins. You can find them
I have been to the Sapporo Beer factory a few times but the mission was always to eat as much
My friend William Baerg is a contributor for the Kumamoto International Facebook page and has nicely agreed for me to
The Battle of Shiroyama, the battle that inspired the final scenes in the movie The Last Samurai, took place on
On the hill overlooking the historical Bikan area is the ancient Achi Shrine. According to the Nihonshoki (Chronicles of Japan)
(Tenshu-kaku from the south) (Tenshu-kaku from the north. You can see the irregular shape of the base floor from this
This is a very pretty scene. It shows travellers walking along the track by a fast flowing stream on a
God (Kami) When the English word God is translated into Japanese, it is generally represented by the kanji (Chinese character)
After 2 years with the same theme, I decided to make a change. Please tell me what you think. I
鷺娘の精 (The Spirit of the Heron Maiden) woodblock print by Taniguchi Kokyo (1864-1915), dated 1925; from my collection. Oban tate-e
Sad news I found today about the closing of a famous and traditional Japanese inn. It dates way back to
Not far from Minowa station on the Hibiya line is a nondescript temple called 浄閑寺—Jokanji. From the street, it looks
Shikoku is host to the famous 88 temple pilgrimage. It is said to take up to 3 months to complete
Not something I have done before but I found this beautiful Ukiyo-e print with some history attached to it. It’s
I visited Hikone castle in January 2015 with my friend Ohara san. It was a cold and snowy winters morning
Great photo of Kiyomizu Temple from the 1880s.
The Battle of Tabaruzaka was one battle within the Satsuma Rebellion fought between the rebels lead by Saigo Takamori and
Teradaya Inn. The simple, old inn with a lot of history. Most people would simple bypass this place without having
Sengoku Jidai Sixteenth Century Japanese History
Helping people who have to say "now what?"
Hiking trails in Kyushu, Japan
Family life in Japan, and other stuff
We love our bread, we love our butter, and most of all, we love each other.
History, pop culture and art combine in a journal dedicated to the spirit of Japan.
Samurai Novels Blog of author Akira Fuyuno.
Travel and exploration
An Artist’s Journey
a pilgrimage of the heart
Oishii (pronounced "oy-shee") is Japanese for delicious! Writing about delicious travel, culture and food from around the world, especially Japan.
Fruit of mindfull being with myself. Result of listening deeply to the inner woods :)
Exploring Japan's popular tourist spots and off-the-beaten paths
the writings, musings, and photography of a dream smith
The Best of Fukuoka and Kyushu
Expats in Japan