Part 7 – Epic last part of ‘The Rise and Fall of the Ryuzoji of Hizen’. – Battle of Okitanawate 1584
Once regional lords got word about the deceitful killing of Shigenami many began to doubt the integrity of Takanobu. The
Educational studies of Japanese history
Once regional lords got word about the deceitful killing of Shigenami many began to doubt the integrity of Takanobu. The
Part 6 – Takanobu the tyrant. The loss of Kamachi Akimori and one of his sons at Mimigawa left Shigenami
Hi all. Thankyou for reading my Ryuzoji Series. I think I have two more parts to finish this series which
Part 3 Baba Yorichika was a staunch Shoni loyalist and although the Baba clan and Ryuzoji clan had fought alongside
This article will discuss the contribution of Kublai Khan`s lost fleet maritime archaeological site to our understanding of the Mongol
Most of you guys know I am more of a specialist in ancient Japanese history. Although, I do occasionally write
A couple of years ago my wife and I went to Kokura for the day. From Fukuoka it is only
On a great stone monument near a flower-strewn grave in the verdant Yamaguchi countryside is a telltale description of the
I finally got around to editing the photos from my trip to Oita earlier this year. Here is Nakatsu castle.
Ikedaya Incident The Ikedaya Incident, in which members of the Shinsengumi attacked and killed anti-Tokugawa activists thwarting their supposed plans
Despite Fukuoka castle being one of the all time great castles of Japan (I’m a bit biased as I live
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
Miyajidake sits in the northern region of Fukutsu city about 1 hour from central Fukuoka. It is famous for the
An amateur historian has unearthed compelling evidence that the first Australian maritime foray into Japanese waters was by convict pirates
Associate Professor at Kyoto Prefectural University and Specialist in Japanese History and Culture and UK-Japan Relations 京都府立大学文学部准教授(国際文化交流)山口 エレノア
Books and Ideas--Vanishing Literature Series
An unofficial guide to Yamaguchi Prefecture and its nihonshu
News, events and useful & timely information from Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan
Dutch based History and Literary Studies Student Historical events, Historical essays, movie reviews and book reviews
The Untold History of Modern Japan and Japanese Martial Arts© 知らない近代日本史及武道史©
Helping people who have to say "now what?"
Hiking trails in Kyushu, Japan
Family life in Japan, and other stuff
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