Amaterasu and Susanoo – From the Kojiki
Most people who like Japanese history have probably heard of Amaterasu, the sun goddess and divine ancestor of the emperors
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Fujiwara revolt in Dazaifu – Tenpyo 12 nen (740AD) – Kyushu history shorts.
Dazai Shoni Fujiwara Hirotsugu started a rebellion in Kyushu in August 740AD in an effort to dislodge undesirable influences within
Okazaki Castle – Birthplace of Tokugawa Ieyasu.
The first, and only time went to Hamamatsu and Okazaki it was on the same trip to meet up with
Another great year! 2021 in review.
Wow, another brilliant year for my blog. Steadily growing every year which if fantastic. 2021 figures. 38,982 views, 22,414 visitors,
Horse Festival in Kumamoto which celebrates Kato Kiyomasa and the Imjin War.
Kumamoto holds a parade through the streets of the city every autumn which celebrates famous Lord, Kato Kiyomasa and his
The day Toyotomi Hideyoshi became a Ninja.
My friend Adam Turner did some nice research and came up with this great article. I would like to share
Yanagawa – City of Canals, Fukuoka
I can’t believe that February has gone by so quickly. I’ve been busy preparing for the opening of my new
Shotengai in Japan: Nostalgic, Atmospheric Streets Crammed with Cheap, Delicious Eats
Last May a friend of mine (Audrey) from Australia came to Fukuoka and we had a chance to meet up
Yoshinogari – Historical Yayoi Park, Saga, Kyushu
Yoshinogari is a a large moated town from the Yayoi Period (300BC-300AD). The Yoshinogari Yayoi ruins were found in 1986
Fukuoka Classic Car Show. April 2019
Spring is here and it’s car show season in Japan. I haven’t done this before but I’m going to showcase
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