Sekigahara – the most famous Samurai battle
I have stood in the heart of a battle – surrounded by Samurai warriors – guns blazing, arrows flying, bloodied swords clashing – foot soldiers clashing, deadly sharpened spears flying from horses thundering through. The battle at Sekigahara in Honshu’s Gifu prefecture is Japan’s most famous in Samurai history.
SAMURAI ARMOUR – A SMALL MUSEUM
The privately run Samurai armoury museum can be found in the small town of Sekigahara on Japan’s famous Nakasendo trail linking Edo (Tokyo) with Kyoto in Samurai times. It was here on October 21, 1600 that the Battle of Sekigahara was desperately fought – the most significant and most bloody samurai field battle in Japanese…
TOKYO – WATER CITY
I highly recommend a Tokyo cruise – and if you are looking for a small boat cruise, then definitely book Riverboat Mizuha. It offers a varied cruise programme, including shared boat cruises like the one I took. The company also offers whole boat private sailings for groups of up to 12 people.
HAPPY CHRISTMAS FROM AUSTRALIA
A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO MY READERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. IT IS VERY HOT HERE IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA. WE ARE IN MID SUMMER – WHICH MEANT XMAS DINNER UNDER SHADE OUTDOORS BY THE POOL TODAY! FOLLOWED BY A COOLING SWIM!
Autumn 2025 – Japan
Each time I go to Japan, I think that I can’t possibly better the previous trip. We’ve had some amazing holidays there over the last twenty plus years. But a concerted effort with research and a determination to find more hidden treasures in Japan continues to pay off. This trip was a success.
Slip Sliding away in Japan
A new Japanese adventure is underway – and with it my usual challenging of coping with Japanese indoor slippers.
JAPAN’S CULINARY DELIGHTS ON A BUDGET! – OCTOBER 2025 UPDATE
Street food, cafe fare, restaurants of every description, takeaways, fresh fruit and vegetables – it’s all superb. Ensure you pack your walking shoes, because you’ll probably need to whittle away the calories as you explore Japan’s very tasty food cul
MATSUSHIMA. Oysters, islands and Italy.
Matsushima, with its sparkling blue bay and holiday mood, reminds me of Mediterranean seaside places in both Italy and Greece.
A USA President’s gold house!
I was intrigued by reports that Donald Trump has given the Oval Office a major renovation, with a strong gold accent. It reminded me of another American President’s house that sits right on the edge of one of Australia’s most productive gold mines in a spectacular outback setting. Don’t tell Mr Trump as he might…
Sendai – dinner date with Date Masamune
If I was able to host a dream dinner party – the one where you can invite anyone you like, from the past and the present – I would ask my favourite Samurai Lord – Date Masamune along. I might even ask him to lend a hand in the kitchen because apparently he was a…
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