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Liam O'Mara IV, PhDLiamOMaraIV
2025-11-09

On in 1867, the last resigned. The system of military governance had dominated since 1185, with the imperial house largely powerless. The 's end opened the way to the and Japan's .

Camellia Tea Ceremonycamelliakyoto
2025-08-01

During the Edo period 'hassaku' was the second most important holiday in the calendar (after New Year's Day) for the shōgunate.
It celebrated the day in 1590 (August 30th in the Gregorian Calendar) that Tokugawa Ieyasu (徳川家康) entered Edo Castle (江戸城) for the first time.

Nikko Toshogu shrine.Woodblock print of nobles entering the palace. Image thanks - https://ukiyo-e.org/Carving of the 3 Wise Monkeys at Nikko Toshogu shrine.Nikko Toshogu shrine.
Alo Japanalojapan@channels.im
2025-05-20

alojapan.com/1278443/the-last- The Last Time Mt. Fuji Erupted… And What Might Happen Next #earthquakes #enviroment #history #MountFuji #MountFujiNews #MountFuji #news #samurai #Tokugawa #volcano #富士山 On clear days, you can see it from distant Tokyo: Mt. Fuji. At a height of 3776 meters (12,389 ft), Mount Fuji is Japan’s largest and tallest mountain by far, rising dramatically out of the wilds of Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures. A focus of mountain worship for eons…

Smoke emerges from the flank of an erupting Mt. Fuji. Artist's depiction of historical event.
Camellia Tea Ceremonycamelliakyoto
2025-05-13

Following the Ōnin War (応仁・文明の乱 1467-77) the festival was suspended for over a century and a half.
The Tokugawa shōgunate helped revive the Aoi Matsuri, and it's believed that at this time the Tokugawa first adopted an aoi (wild ginger) leaf motif as their crest (三つ葉葵).

Large parasols decorated with irises shade the lady courtiers during the parade (the multi-layered kimonos worn are particularly heavy and taxing in the hot May weather).The crest of the Tokugawa (three wild ginger leaves).A lady-in-waiting is led on horseback during the Aoi Matsuri parade.A participant in the Aoi Matsuri parade.
Minoru Sabaminorusaba@toad.social
2025-04-22

Re "sakoku", Tokugawa shogunate's isolationist foreign policy:
"One element of [the Tokugawa bakufu] agenda was to acquire sufficient control over #Japan's foreign policy so as to not only guarantee social peace, but also to maintain #Tokugawa supremacy over the other powerful lords in the country"
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sakoku
🔸Wondering if current US admin is trying to emulate Tokugawa bakufu's foreign policy?🤔
#sakoku

Camellia Tea Ceremonycamelliakyoto
2025-02-17

Collectively known as 'chitenjō' (血天井), these 'blood ceilings' are a grisly memorial to a pivotal moment in Japanese history when fortune swung in favour of Tokugawa Ieyasu (徳川家康 1543-1616), and the Toyotomi Clan's decline began (their final destruction coming in 1615).

Portrait of Tokugawa Ieyasu.Crest of the Tokugawa Family.Portrait of Toyotomi Hideyori.Crest of the Toyotomi Family.
Justin Hebert :mastodon:justin_hebert
2024-10-28

S13E1: The Bakufu’s Last Gasp
The official capital building of the Republic of Ezo. This was a repurposed government office in Hakodate. Source: Public Domain

A photograph of the political leaders of the Republic of Ezo. Enomoto Takeaki is seated on the viewer's right. Source: Public Domain

A photogra
ahistoryofjapan.com/2024/10/28

Chris from EASTPIXELchris@oldbytes.space
2024-10-14

My game SABOTEUR for NES will be a espionage maze where you have save the world again. (What else?)
Here are two more minutes of gameplay (no enemies, no collectables - be aware, the world is a bit empty at the moment. #NES #indiedev
youtube.com/watch?v=SalPqcZWpm

#NESdev #saboteur #pixelart #ninja #Heian #Tokugawa #spy #cover #eastpixel #ファミコン

Camellia Tea Ceremonycamelliakyoto
2024-08-22

To provide fresh fish for shōgun Tokugawa Ieyasu (徳川家康 1543-1616), bamboo pens were constructed in Edo Bay to hold live catches.

It was discovered that seaweed thrived on the bamboo fences, and soon fishing communities were actively farming the algae on sunken wooden frames.

Seaweed farm in Kyushu.
Gleanings in Buddha Fieldsbuddhafields@mstdn.social
2024-08-20

Visiting Zojoji Temple: A Photo Tour

Visiting the city of Tokyo is not complete without taking a stop at the iconic Tokyo Tower. But what a lot of visitors might not know is that right next to Tokyo Tower is a Buddhist temple of great historical and cultural value: Zojoji The temple of Zōjō-ji (増上寺) was the family temple for the Tokugawa shoguns who ruled Japan from … #Buddhism #Japan #Travel #Tokyo #Tokugawa #japanesehistory

nembutsu.cc/2024/08/20/visitin

Justin Hebert :mastodon:justin_hebert
2024-06-06

The Boshin War
Tensions between the Bakufu and the freshly-energized Loyalists came to a head when a shogunate army was refused entry to Kyoto - then promptly fired upon. The ensuing Boshin War was largely one-sided, with Loyalists gaining repeated victories due to superior arms, tactics, and numbers.
ahistoryofjapan.com/2024/06/06

Justin Hebert :mastodon:justin_hebert
2024-06-03

Bakumatsu, Part 3: The Last Shogun
Things appeared grim for Choshu Domain after their defeat to western forces at the Battle of Shimonoseki. In a few short years, however, their fortunes would be completely reversed and the Bakufu would find itself politically besieged.
ahistoryofjapan.com/2024/06/03

Justin Hebert :mastodon:justin_hebert
2024-05-30

Bakumatsu, Part 2: Blood in the Streets
After the assassination of Ii Naosuke, political violence became a new norm. The Shogunate was deeply troubled when a rebellion began in its own backyard of northern Kanto, in Mito Domain.
ahistoryofjapan.com/2024/05/30

Justin Hebert :mastodon:justin_hebert
2024-05-27

Bakumatsu, Part 1: The Ansei Purge
After the national humiliation and subsequent economic turmoil caused by opening Japan to more foreign trade, the Bakufu desperately tried to regain a position of national authority. This culminated in the Ansei Purge initiated by the chief elder Ii Naosuke. However, t
ahistoryofjapan.com/2024/05/27

Chris from EASTPIXELchris@oldbytes.space
2024-05-27

Gamebox Cover of Saboteur: An espionage game for NES / WORK IN PROGRESS
eastpixel.de/saboteur

The game is loosely based on the 1985 classic of the same name by Clive Townsend. There will be barriers, enemies and collectable items that can be used as keys or weapons. One of the biggest enemies is time.

#NESdev #saboteur #pixelart #ninja #Heian #Tokugawa #spy #cover #eastpixel #ファミコン

Justin Hebert :mastodon:justin_hebert
2024-05-23

The Black Ships
Season 12, Episode 10: The Black Ships

A photograph of Commodore Matthew C. Perry toward the end of his life, around 1856. Commodore Perry succeeded in forcing Japan to open its nation to foreign trade in 1854. Source: Public Domain

A Japanese illustration of one of
ahistoryofjapan.com/2024/05/23

Justin Hebert :mastodon:justin_hebert
2024-05-20

Pillars of Resistance
Throughout the 1840s, various groups sought to find solutions to repeated violations of sakoku and questioned the ability of the shogunate to practically defend the country if there was an actual invasion. Many came to very different conclusions.
ahistoryofjapan.com/2024/05/20

Justin Hebert :mastodon:justin_hebert
2024-05-16

The Joseon Renaissance
Throughout the 1700s, after a series of political purges and national instability, the Joseon kingdom experienced a cultural flowering.
ahistoryofjapan.com/2024/05/16

Justin Hebert :mastodon:justin_hebert
2024-05-13

When Empires Collide
As the Qing Dynasty continued to decline in the wake of mass rebellions and longstanding insurgencies, a conflict with the British East India Trade Company would evolve into the disastrous Opium Wars.
ahistoryofjapan.com/2024/05/13

Justin Hebert :mastodon:justin_hebert
2024-05-02

Let the Good Times Roll
After the expulsion of Matsudaira Sadanobu, the shogun was free to pursue the lavish lifestyle he had always dreamed of. Thanks to a buoyant economy, the rest of the nation joined him in conspicuous consumption. These good times, however, would eventually come to an
ahistoryofjapan.com/2024/05/02

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