History of Kendo
A few years ago I wrote about the history of Kendo. I recently updated the post and submitted it as
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Reigando Cave and the life of Miyamoto Musashi
Miyamoto Musashi Died On June 13, 1645. Considered one of the greatest samurai of all time, Miyamoto Musashi’s reputation has
Keisai Eisen – Kisokaido Narai Station, Print #35.
I haven’t done a post for a while about one of my favourite Ukiyo-e print series. So lets have a
Himure Hachimangu, Omihachiman, Shiga.
I visited Shiga back in 2016 in January. I was expecting it to be cold but I was pleasantly surprised
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
Achi Shrine, Kurashiki, Okayama.
On the hill overlooking the historical Bikan area is the ancient Achi Shrine. According to the Nihonshoki (Chronicles of Japan)
Okayama Castle
(Tenshu-kaku from the south) (Tenshu-kaku from the north. You can see the irregular shape of the base floor from this
Hiroshima Air Defense Radio Room ruins.
First radio message after the bomb
Shukkeien, historical gardens in Hiroshima.
Shukkeien gardens date back to 1620, a year after feudal lord Asano Nagaakira was made lord of Hiroshima. Asano’s principal
Fukuyama Castle
My first visit to Fukuyama and it turned out to be a beautiful day. After doing my immigration paperwork I
Onomichi – Tennei-ji and Senko-ji
I went to Onomichi today hoping for clear skies and cherry blossoms. One came true, the cherry blossoms are in
Mihara Castle Ruins – Hiroshima.
I finally got an afternoon off, so I did a bit of exploring around Mihara. I visited the castle ruins
Kamakura Period 1185-1333
The Kamakura period 1185 to 1333 is a period of Japanese history that marks the governance of the Kamakura Shogunate;
69 Stations of the Kisokaido. Plate 15-Itahana snow.
This is a very pretty scene. It shows travellers walking along the track by a fast flowing stream on a
KAMI, Japan’s Native Gods
God (Kami) When the English word God is translated into Japanese, it is generally represented by the kanji (Chinese character)
Empress Jingu and the Onna Bugeisha
Everybody knows about Japan and their samurai. But did you know men were not the only ones being trained to
Keisai Eisen – 69 Stations of the Kisokaido – Plate 8.
Title: Konosu Station, View of Mt Fuji from Fukiage. This scene is dominated by Mt Fuji in the distance and
Keisai Eisen – 69 Stations of the Kisokaido – Plate 1.
Title: Snow at Nihonbashi on New Year’s Morning. The Nihonbashi (Japan Bridge), was at the heart of Edo and the
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
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