Kiyokawa HachirÅ and the Mystery Graves Nobody Cares About
Kiyokawa HachirÅ was a duplicitous terrorist whose final days Continue reading Kiyokawa HachirÅ and the Mystery Graves Nobody Cares About
Tag: bakumatsu
Book Review – Samurai Revolution
Hillsborough’s books have been “gateway drugs” into the Bakumatsu for many people, including myself. Here he takes a long form scholarly approach and nails it. Continue reading Book Review – Samurai Revolution
What does Ushigome-Yanagicho mean?
Kondo Isami’s dÅjÅ? The birthplace of the Shinsengumi? Lead poisoning? Shinjuku? WTF??? Continue reading What does Ushigome-Yanagicho mean?
What does Yoyogi mean?
Today’s Tokyo place name is a reader request. The area is decidedly yamanote and was the location of many palatial daimyo residences during the Edo Period, including the lords of Hikone, the Ii clan, including Ii Naosuke, the dude who could have saved the Bakufu. Continue reading What does Yoyogi mean?
Shomyo-inã»the Grave of Tokugawa Iemochi
We’re at the twilight of Tokugawa power in Japan – the 14th shogun, Tokugawa Iemochi. Continue reading Shomyo-inã»the Grave of Tokugawa Iemochi
Onkyo-in
Onkyo-in is the grave of the 14th shogun Tokugawa Iesada and his wife Atsu-hime. He was incapable when foreigners knocked on Japan’s door. Continue reading Onkyo-in
Shintoku-inã»the Grave of Tokugawa Ieyoshi
Tokugawa Ieyoshi was a pretty much a brown paper bag shogun. There is nothing notable about his rule… until the last year. In the last year, Commodore Perry arrived in Japan with his “Black Ships” and demanded that Japan end its isolationist policy. That’s when the shit hit the proverbial fan. Continue reading Shintoku-inã»the Grave of Tokugawa Ieyoshi
4 More Bad Ass Books on Japanese History
Just wanted to share 4 more great books about Japanese History that I love! Have an awesome day! Continue reading 4 More Bad Ass Books on Japanese History
Two Famous Murders in My Neighborhood (part 1)
I live between 2 bridges that became infamous in the Bakumatsu. They were the sites of the murders of a Dutch-American diplomat/interpreter and a douchebag samurai from Yamagata. (part 1) Continue reading Two Famous Murders in My Neighborhood (part 1)
Why is Azabu Juban called Azabu Juban?
Why is Azabu Juban called Azabu Juban?
Well, the legend goes that…….
