Reigando (Musashi’s last resting spot) – Pictorial
While I was living in Kumamoto one of things I really wanted to do is visit the cave Musashi Miyamoto
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Nanzoin Temple, Fukuoka, Kyushu
Happy Thursday! I’m going to start posting some new blogs which only focus on my photography. Articles are great but
Raizan Sennyoji and early Buddhism in Japan. Itoshima, Fukuoka
A couple of weeks ago I visited Raizan Sennyoji in Itoshima. Itoshima is a nice little country suburb a little
Hitoyoshi Castle Ruins, Kyushu
Hitoyoshi Castle is not as well known as other castles such as Kumamoto or Nagoya but the history of this
The History of Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima Island.
This article was originally going to be included in the ‘History of Aki (Hiroshima) Prefecture’ but as this article has
Escaped convicts first ever Australian ship to Japanese waters.
An amateur historian has unearthed compelling evidence that the first Australian maritime foray into Japanese waters was by convict pirates
Looking for Hiroshige’s Japan
The rain misted down and I had two choices: the road up the hill, or the one alongside the river.
Hikone Castle – Shiga Prefecture. My photos and Meiji Period photos.
I visited Hikone castle in January 2015 with my friend Ohara san. It was a cold and snowy winters morning
A quick history of Yamagata Prefecture
The origins of the name “Yamagata” can be traced back to the early Heian Period (794-1192) of Japan. A dictionary
Sapporo Beer Factory
Last year my family and I visited the Sapporo Beer Factory. I have been there a few times but the
Mt Hiei
I never get tired of going to Mt Hiei and taking photos. The three Enryakuji temple complexes are fabulous and
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