Sakamoto Ryoma (3 January 1836 – 10 December 1867) was a samurai of the Tosa domain (today’s Kouchi prefecture in Shikoku) under the Tokugawa Shogunate. In his core Sakamoto was a pro-democracy who believes that every man is created equal. Admirer of the United States Congress and British Parliament alike. This made him an anti […]
Jump Sports Manga SHO! That is the title of the new Manga award held by Shueisha for its world wide popular Shonen Jump. Ohtani is on the news again this month! But not because of his playing this time. The Los Angeles Dodgers star will serve as part of the Jury together with famous manga
Sushi: A Tale of Edo Before the sunset Nippon Bashi was crowded. Merchants running around with expensive Kimonos. Samurai of the lowest ranks showing off their blades. One cat at the end of the street staring at the floating world. Commoners alike were enjoying the perfume coming out the food stands. Not interested in the
Once upon a time in the UK The strikes started on March 3th of 1984 and lasted for almost a whole year. The coal industry deemed non profitable anymore struggles to survive as a way of life for the miners and families. A victory for the government of Margaret Thatcher, but the year-long strike allowed
Ban on tourist in Kyoto! Back in 2016 I was walking around Gion. Together with my Taiwanese friend. We met at the hostel we were working for in exchange for a stay. Suddenly a Maiko appears in front of us. Was a perfect picture. A movie-like moment. No kidding. I was just staring at this