What does Åkubo mean?
What does Åkubo mean? Samurai and guns – woo hoo! Continue reading What does Åkubo mean?
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Åedo Line: Ueno-Okachimachi and Shin-Okachimachi
Continuing with our 8th installment of exploring Edo-TÅkyÅ via the Åedo Line. Continue reading Åedo Line: Ueno-Okachimachi and Shin-Okachimachi
Samurai Archives Forum Gets Major Update
The first active and longest running online community for Japanese History has just updated its forum. I’m not even joking when I say this is one of the best places to get your geek on. Continue reading Samurai Archives Forum Gets Major Update
What does Kitami mean?
Today let’s look at Kitami, a place name closely related to Edo. Continue reading What does Kitami mean?
What does Kuramae mean?
Today’s etymology is super easy, but it touches on a fascinating aspect of Edo Period culture and economics. Check it out, y’all. Continue reading What does Kuramae mean?
10 Ways to Learn Japanese History
Today, I’d like to answer a few readers questions in one post. In short, how can I get an overview of Japanese History? I’m also going to recommend a few online sources that will help you broaden your understanding of Japanese history and culture. Continue reading 10 Ways to Learn Japanese History
Samurai Archives Podcast (part 2)
When I listen to my own voice or way of speaking, I want to throw up a little bit in my mouth. I can write pretty good, I think[i]. At least I’ve been told that. But I’m not such a well spoken guy. So I was nervous to record a podcast with the guys from Samurai Archives, who have been championing the awesomeness of Japanese History since before I knew 㯠from ã[ii]. But as a long time fan of all the hard work they put into making a serious yet fun bastion of Japanese History in English on the … Continue reading Samurai Archives Podcast (part 2)
What does Anjin-cho mean?
Have you ever seen the old American TV series “Shogun?”
Or have you ever imagined what it would be like if you, a foreigner, were a samurai in feudal Japan? Continue reading What does Anjin-cho mean?
What does Okachimachi mean?
Between Ueno and Akihabara there is Okachimachi. Awwwwwww yeah. Continue reading What does Okachimachi mean?
What does Takadanobaba mean?
Takadanobaba is a long-ass name. A long-ass SAMURAI name. Let’s find out what the hell Takadanobaba means. Continue reading What does Takadanobaba mean?
Check Out These Japanese Castles!
I’ve talked about Edo Castle quite a bit on Japan This! If you wanna see some great pictures and descriptions of Edo Castle and other Japanese Castles, please check out Jcastle.info. It’s a bad ass site and I know you’ll love the shit out of it! #japanesecastles #japanesehistory #japan #castle #twinglish Continue reading Check Out These Japanese Castles!
