Phillip JacksonAug 9, 20213 minSaving Sakamoto Ryoma - Attack at Tereda-ya!Everyone in Japan knows Sakamoto Ryoma, and most people know the role he is said to have played in Japanese history. The story of a young...
Phillip JacksonAug 8, 20212 minSuicide & Wonders at Chion-inThe north entrance to the famous Chion-in Temple is through the Kuromon, the Black Gate. The history of Chion-in goes back to the 12th...
Phillip JacksonAug 1, 20212 minAsahiyama Hiking Trail and the Tombstone of Crown Prince Uji no Wakiiratsuko.The Maruyama kofun tomb marks the burial place of 4th century Crown Prince Uji no Wakiiratsuko. So why is there a tombstone for the man...
Phillip JacksonJul 25, 20212 minUji's New Tea & Historical Park.The new Uji Historical Tea park was originally due to be completed and open in July (2021) but having visited the site recently, although...