Okayama Castle
(Tenshu-kaku from the south) (Tenshu-kaku from the north. You can see the irregular shape of the base floor from this
Educational studies of Japanese history
(Tenshu-kaku from the south) (Tenshu-kaku from the north. You can see the irregular shape of the base floor from this
Shukkeien gardens date back to 1620, a year after feudal lord Asano Nagaakira was made lord of Hiroshima. Asano’s principal
I visited the two Nagashino battlegrounds and museum in January 2016. It was a great experience to visit this place
God (Kami) When the English word God is translated into Japanese, it is generally represented by the kanji (Chinese character)
Updated 15th April 2021. Good news that the Kumamoto castle main tower has been repaired and will be open to
Sad news I found today about the closing of a famous and traditional Japanese inn. It dates way back to
Nishi Honganji is the mother temple for the Jodo Shinshu sect of Japanese Buddhism established by Shinran Shonan who lived
Riding the circular Yamanote Line on a Sunday in Tokyo, it is easy to daydream. Those who have found themselves
I have finally done some updating of my book and Journal listings. If you are interested in learning more about
A few notes from a poster presentation I did about the Tokugawa family and the Edo Period. History of the
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
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