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The Secret Life of Geisha
4.0 out of 5 stars A biased but interesting documentary “The Secret Life of Geisha” is not going to surprise or amaze anyone who has done a bit of research on Geisha, say by reading Liza D… more →
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Role of women of Samurai class
msexceptiontotherule wrote 1 day ago: Maintaining the household was the main duty of samurai women. This was especially crucial during ear … more →
The Secret Life of Geisha
Zack Davisson wrote 1 day ago: 4.0 out of 5 stars A biased but interesting documentary “The Secret Life of Geisha” is n … more →
The Samurai Capture a King: Okinawa 1609
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toranosuke wrote 2 days ago: I’ve just finished reading Stephen Turnbull’s newest book, “The Samurai Capture a … more →
Japanese History: The Mythical Golden Kite part 2
imperialjapan wrote 6 days ago: Continuing about the Golden Kite, here is a Meiji-era (1868-1912) postcard featuring the Emperor Jim … more →
Slice of Life at the End of the World: Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou
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2DT wrote 6 days ago: (I’ll resume my regular schedule once I return to Japan and recalibrate next week. Until then … more →
Everyday Life in Traditional Japan
Zack Davisson wrote 6 days ago: Samurai film primer “Everyday Life in Traditional Japan” is basically a beginner’s … more →
Japan: The Mythical 3-Legged Crow part 2
imperialjapan wrote 1 week ago: The yatagarasu symbol was used extensively by the pre-war Imperial Japan Soldier Relief League, and … more →
The 3-Legged Crow in Japanese Mythology
imperialjapan wrote 1 week ago: One of the oldest symbols in Japanese mythology is the 3-Legged Crow, called Yatagarasu (八咫烏) in Jap … more →
Japanese Imperial Palace Bridge on Sake Cups
imperialjapan wrote 1 week ago: Here are a few sake cups with the Imperial Palace Bridge design. As far as sake cups go, almost ever … more →
The Mongol Invasions of Japan in 1274 and 1281
msexceptiontotherule wrote 1 week ago: The Mongol Invasions of Japan in 1274 and 1281 In 1266, the Mongol ruler Kublai Khan (a grand … more →
Origin of the Samurai
msexceptiontotherule wrote 1 week ago: The Origin of the Samurai: The samurai, a class of highly skilled warriors, gradually developed in J … more →
Japanese 2600th National Foundation Festival 1940
imperialjapan wrote 1 week ago: In 1940 the Summer Olympics were scheduled to come to Japan and at the same time the lavish Tokyo Ex … more →
Japanese WW2 National Foundation Event Badge 2
imperialjapan wrote 2 weeks ago: Two days ago I showed a Japanese WW2 National Foundation Event badge from 1934, and today I’ll … more →
Japanese Imperial Regalia: Sword, Mirror, and Jewels
imperialjapan wrote 2 weeks ago: Yesterday I showed a 1934 badge that had the three Imperial Regalia of Japan, so I thought that I wo … more →
Tsukikage Ran vs. Samurai Champloo: Artificial Pasts
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2DT wrote 2 weeks ago: Have you ever seen Carried by the Wind: Tsukikage Ran? It was a series about a wandering ron … more →
Pre-WW2 Japanese Dating Systems and Era Names
imperialjapan wrote 2 weeks ago: First of all, for those who may have been misled by the title, this is not about romantic dating in … more →
Greater Japan Air Defense Association Badge
imperialjapan wrote 2 weeks ago: In the 1930s Japan readied herself for military air raids. The largest association dedicated to the … more →
The Tokugawa Period: An Overview of the Western Concept
shiseidodojo wrote 3 weeks ago: The Tokugawa Period: An Overview of the Western Concept My view of historical scholarship is an att … more →
Langdon Warner: Dunhuang & Kyoto
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toranosuke wrote 3 weeks ago: I always have a difficult time remembering which prominent American scholar it was that advised the … more →
