Mihara Castle Ruins – Hiroshima.
I finally got an afternoon off, so I did a bit of exploring around Mihara. I visited the castle ruins
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The end of the Takeda clan – Nagashino Campaign 1575.
I visited the two Nagashino battlegrounds and museum in January 2016. It was a great experience to visit this place
Ashikaga Yoshiteru – 13th Ashikaga Shogun.
Ashikaga Yoshiteru, The 13th Ashikaga Shogun was assassinated in June 450 years ago, June 17, 1565. Ashikaga Yoshiteru reigned as
16th & 17th Century Japanese Christianity
University essay case study: 16th & 17th Century Japanese Christianity By Stuart Iles 14th October 2011 In this essay I
Nishi Honganji
Nishi Honganji is the mother temple for the Jodo Shinshu sect of Japanese Buddhism established by Shinran Shonan who lived
A short summary of Francis Xavier and Christianity in Japan
Not a bad summary I found of Francis Xavier and Christianity in Japan. Francis Xavier, a founder of the Society
Letters suggest Shikoku warlord’s link to 16th-century Honnoji Incident
Why did Akechi Mitsuhide turn against his lord? There are many theories, but no-one really knows for sure. New information
Mt Hiei
I never get tired of going to Mt Hiei and taking photos. The three Enryakuji temple complexes are fabulous and
Japanese History and Culture 