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
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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
The end of the Takeda clan – Nagashino Campaign 1575.
I visited the two Nagashino battlegrounds and museum in January 2016. It was a great experience to visit this place
History of Kumamoto Castle, 1467 to 1877, Kyushu.
Updated 15th April 2021. Good news that the Kumamoto castle main tower has been repaired and will be open to
16th & 17th Century Japanese Christianity
University essay case study: 16th & 17th Century Japanese Christianity By Stuart Iles 14th October 2011 In this essay I
Cannon use during the winter siege of Osaka.
On this Day, December 16, 1614, a number of Samurai women were killed by cannon fire in Osaka Castle. 400
Kuroda clan samurai, Goto Matabei’s original armour.
Goto began serving the Kuroda clan under Yoshitaka during Hideyoshis Korean invasions. Goto continued to serve the Kuroda after Yoshitaka
Tokugawa and Edo Period (Poster presentation notes)
A few notes from a poster presentation I did about the Tokugawa family and the Edo Period. History of the
History of Kendo
Years ago when I first came to Japan I read Taiko and Musashi by Eiji Yoshikawa. These two books were
Book reference list
Bix, Herbert P. 2001. Hirohito and the making of modern Japan. New York, NY: Perennial. Booth, Alan. 1995. Looking for
Japanese History and Culture 