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Nanso Satomi Hakkenden or Eight Dog Warriors of the Satomi Clan is a masterpiece of Edo period literature. The book... more
This time, let's take a look at what Saigo did, aspired to and dreamed of in the new era. And... more
Saigo has returned from exile, and in Kyoto his lord, Hisamistu, fights daily with Hitoshubashi Keiki. How did Japan get... more
Saigo Takamori, the Great Saigo or the Last Samurai is the ideal Japanese man and one of Japan's most beloved... more
Happy Halloween everyone! We started this October with kitsune, and I thought it would be great to finish it with tanuki.... more
Kitsune – Japanese foxes, who are they? Multi-tailed shapeshifters, companions of the god Inari, animals that bring good luck or... more
This time let's have a look at the Japanese art of flower arrangement also known as Ikebana. When did the... more
To help me break down the many myths about sake, this time I am joined by Dick Stegewerns, the founder... more
Continuing to uncover the truth about sake, let's see how this beverage is made, which types of sake you can... more
Few things in Japanese culture are covered by so many myths as sake. For example, sake is not rice vodka... more
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