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Birth of a Nation
How measures to prevent samurai from waging war against the government created mass tourism and a nation.
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Free Online Talks by Kjeld This Week
1. History of Japanese photography. 2. Dutch diplomatic locations in Japan.
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Kobe 1871 • Battling Japan's Typhoons
After Japan opened to foreign trade in 1859 the country's powerful typhoons terrified Japan's new foreign residents.
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February 2024

Nagano 1880s • Nakasendō Highway
In 1881, two Englishmen walked the legendary Nakasendō Highway. This is their story.
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Farewell IJsbrand Rogge (1929–2024)
Dutch photographer who was active in Japan during the 1950s, 1960s
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Shizuoka 1880s • Bridge on the Tōkaidō
Bridges on the Tōkaidō were far more common than is generally thought.
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January 2024

Piggybacking the Tōkaidō's Mightiest Rivers
How did travelers in old Japan cross rivers without bridges and ferries?
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Crossing Japan's 'Raging Rivers'
You will never look at the famed Tōkaidō highway again in the same way.
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Happy New Year!
Best wishes and a brief introduction to the game of karuta (かるた).
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December 2023

Rare Great Kantō Earthquake Film
Watch a rare film of the September 1, 1923 quake that destroyed Tokyo.
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Thanks and Best Holiday Wishes!
This newsletter features a free pdf book.
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Minka Floor Plan
Some bonus information about the floor plan of a traditional Japanese house featured in the essay "Rediscovering Japan’s Irori".
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