Hiromu Nakai and Attack on the British Delegation in Kyoto.
Hiromu Nakai was born Yokoyama Kyunoshin in Kagoshima, (Satsuma Domain), in 1838. Although born into a Samurai class family, Nakai had a...
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Phillip Jackson
Sep 5, 20213 min read
Imperial Graves at the Kuni-no-Miya Kaya-no Miya Cemetery.
Not far from the Sennyu-ji Temple in Kyoto is an Imperial graveyard called the Kuni-no-Miya, Kaya-no-Miya Cemetery. The Kuni-no-Miya and...
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Phillip Jackson
Aug 29, 20214 min read
Ikeda-ya Incident - Shinsengumi Attack at Kyoto Sanjo!
In 1864 the Choushu rebels had planned to set fire to the Imperial Palace and kidnap the Emperor. Their eventual plan was to have the...
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Phillip Jackson
Aug 24, 20212 min read
HIDDEN PATHS - Walking Historical Kyoto updates on works in progress and current projects.
HIDDEN PATHS - Walking Historical Kyoto has been busy recently! There haven't been any new blog posts for a couple of weeks but that...
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Phillip Jackson
Aug 11, 20212 min read
From Playing Cards to Mario - Nintendo
Think of Kyoto and what comes to mind? Buddhist Temples, Shinto Shrines, kimono's, tea, bamboo forests and mountains, the list goes on....
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Phillip Jackson
Aug 9, 20213 min read
Saving 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...
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Phillip Jackson
Aug 8, 20212 min read
Suicide & Wonders at Chion-in
The 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...
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Phillip Jackson
Aug 1, 20212 min read
Asahiyama 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...
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Phillip Jackson
Jul 25, 20212 min read
Uji'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...
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Phillip Jackson
Jul 24, 20213 min read
Zeze Castle and Ohashi Bridge
In this post, we step over the Kyoto border into neighbouring Shiga to visit the remains of an Edo Era castle and PARANORMAL KANSAI spot....
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Phillip Jackson
Jul 18, 20213 min read
Battle Scars of the Past on The Streets of Kyoto
As you wander around Kyoto it is easy to miss some of the scars of history that the city still bears. Because of the battles that have...
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Phillip Jackson
Jul 11, 20212 min read
Embracing Technology & The Virtual History of Kyoto.
We've all seen the wooden boards at numerous locations of historical or cultural interest in Kyoto (and other places), describing in...
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Phillip Jackson
Jul 3, 20213 min read
Ancient Graves of The Fujiwara. The Uji-Ryou.
Who were the Fujiwara and why were so many of them buried in such high status? Featured in HIDDEN PATHS - Walking Historical Kyoto Volume...
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Phillip Jackson
Jun 28, 20213 min read
HIDDEN PATHS & PARANORMAL KANSAI in the Podcast Community
The first HIDDEN PATHS - Walking Historical Kyoto book was released three years ago in June 2018, this has led to four volumes in total...
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Phillip Jackson
Jun 20, 20212 min read
The Bitter Spirit & Curse of Fujiwara no Tadafumi
You may well have heard the story of Taira no Masakado who hailed himself as the new emperor and started a revolt before being killed at...
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Phillip Jackson
Jun 16, 20212 min read
A Ghostly Tale of A Kyoto Late Night Visitor
The Ghost Candy Store Not only is there a ghostly tale surrounding this small business, but it also claims to be the oldest candy store...
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Phillip Jackson
Jun 12, 20212 min read
Supernatural Stories Beyond The Gate!
This truly is a Hidden Path, what dark story can be discovered beyond this gate and down the alley? Kanawa-no-i, a dried up well with a...
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Phillip Jackson
Jun 10, 20213 min read
HIDDEN PATHS - Behind The Scenes
As this is the 20th HIDDEN PATHS blog post it seems a good opportunity to mark this mini-milestone with a glimpse behind what goes into...
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Phillip Jackson
Jun 8, 20212 min read
Peace or Mystery at Fushikura-Daijin Shrine?
Kyoto has an abundance of famous shrines and temples across the city and surrounding areas. But what Kyoto also has in the same abundance...
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Phillip Jackson
Jun 6, 20214 min read
Shimabara - Kyoto's Forgotten Courtesan's District
The area to the west of Kyoto main station has gone through major changes in recent years. Ume Koji Park has seen the construction of the...
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