History of Kendo
A few years ago I wrote about the history of Kendo. I recently updated the post and submitted it as
Japanese history/culture and car culture
A few years ago I wrote about the history of Kendo. I recently updated the post and submitted it as
Miyamoto Musashi Died On June 13, 1645. Considered one of the greatest samurai of all time, Miyamoto Musashi’s reputation has
I haven’t done a post for a while about one of my favourite Ukiyo-e print series. So lets have a
I visited Shiga back in 2016 in January. I was expecting it to be cold but I was pleasantly surprised
This article was originally going to be included in the ‘History of Aki (Hiroshima) Prefecture’ but as this article has
An amateur historian has unearthed compelling evidence that the first Australian maritime foray into Japanese waters was by convict pirates
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
First radio message after the bomb
Shukkeien gardens date back to 1620, a year after feudal lord Asano Nagaakira was made lord of Hiroshima. Asano’s principal
My first visit to Fukuyama and it turned out to be a beautiful day. After doing my immigration paperwork I
I went to Onomichi today hoping for clear skies and cherry blossoms. One came true, the cherry blossoms are in
I finally got an afternoon off, so I did a bit of exploring around Mihara. I visited the castle ruins
The Kamakura period 1185 to 1333 is a period of Japanese history that marks the governance of the Kamakura Shogunate;
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)
Everybody knows about Japan and their samurai. But did you know men were not the only ones being trained to
Title: Konosu Station, View of Mt Fuji from Fukiage. This scene is dominated by Mt Fuji in the distance and
Title: Snow at Nihonbashi on New Year’s Morning. The Nihonbashi (Japan Bridge), was at the heart of Edo and the
Ashikaga Yoshiteru, The 13th Ashikaga Shogun was assassinated in June 450 years ago, June 17, 1565. Ashikaga Yoshiteru reigned as
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