The Fujiwara Clan, Rise of Japan’s Most Powerful Clan
The Fujiwara clan is one of the oldest and most powerful families in all of Japanese history. From the Nara
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Japanese History
Kishiwada Castle: the main castle in Senshu
Osaka Prefecture was once home to a great many castles. Sadly, many of those castles fell long ago, leaving only
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Osaka Museum of History, learning the long history of Osaka!
If I were to tell you that Osaka is just as rich in history as Kyoto or even Nara, you
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Wakayama Castle, The Castle of the Sleeping Tiger
It probably comes as no surprise, but Wakayama City’s most popular attraction is Wakayama Castle. Though not as popular as
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The Taika Reforms: Creating Japan’s Government
Creating Japan’s central government was no easy task. For years prior, political scheming and assassinations haunted Japan. The key to
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Japan’s Prince of Legend? Prince Shotoku
If you had to pick the most famous historic figure in Japan, who would it be? Some might pick Oda
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Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Japan’s Oldest Pilgrimage
Many outside of Japan assume that the most important pilgrimage one can take in Japan is the Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage.
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