History and Travel Records

Covers all aspects of Japanese history. Let's take a look at some of the interesting stories
I've come across so far,and records of my trips.
Let's enjoy traveling through Japan by digging deep into its history.

Little Nice Stories

emotional stories that tremble heart

Atsumi Peninsula: From Tahara to Toyohashi ~ JAN, 2026 ~

I usually plan my winter history tours to avoid snow as much as possible, and even when driving along the Pacific coast, I always check the weather forecast of Tokai area, where snow flows in from Mt. Ibuki, and Hakone tend to freeze easily. This year, I'm thinking of embarking on the pilgrimage to the 33 temples of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage and the 88 temples of Shikoku, and I'm planning to start by heading to Seiganto-ji Temple in Nachikatsuura next month. I've driven t

Jan 168 min read

Kibiji Tour (Around Soja) ~JAN,2026~

As the new year began, my first historical tour of the year was in Okayama. While I lived in Hiroshima, I had business trips to Mizushima and Tamashima, but never had time to leisurely explore the area. This area, prominently located on the Sanyo Road and open since ancient times, has long intrigued me, so I was excited to explore the area. First, I decided to climb to a high point, standing atop the ancient fortress known as Ki-no-jo. After their defeat in the Battle of Baek

Jan 116 min read

Traces of the Awa Satomi Clan ~ DEC, 2025 ~

The Satomi clan was famous as a Sengoku daimyo based in Awa, and after the Battle of Sekigahara, was incorporated into the Edo shogunate and feudal domain system as a daimyo with 122,000 koku of rice and its main castle in Tateyama. Just before the Winter Siege of Osaka, the Satomi clan was implicated in the removal of Okubo Tadachika's fief and was ordered to be transferred to Kurayoshi, Hoki, with 30,000 koku of rice, but the actual territory there was only 4,000 koku, so i

Dec 18, 20256 min read

Dear gentlemen and women,

I’ve been involved in energy industry throughout my business career, but I seriously considered what I originally wanted to do, when I step back from the line.
Various history related books and stories gave me comfort and enjoyment even when I was so busy in hard work.
Over 40 years ago, I spent additional 2 years to pass the examination of university, such books sometime gave me excuses to escape from struggling with mathematics and also gave me comfortable time in crowded commuter train after starting to work.
Our lives are limited, but once learning past affairs and persons, it’s enjoyable to have simulation experiences, and they make our journey doubly attractive.
Japan is an unique nation to have abundant stories and relics, still remaining old cultures and disciplines.
Samuel P Huntington defined Japan can be categorized as one of 9 civilizations in The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order.
I wish Japan could keep Japanese touch in a good sense.

I’m writing compelling stories and feelings gathered during my trips and by readings, and hopefully they could contribute my exploration of history.
Honestly, I’m getting 60, afraid not enough time to master them academically.

So I just conveniently cherry pick nice stories, beautiful pictures, food and drinks, which could be shared with nice friends.

I was born in Kanazawa, and have lived in Tokyo.
Except them, I’ve stayed in Hiroshima for 5 years, Los Angeles in 6 years, and Houston in 3 years.
I’m an avid but bad golf player, love to learn geo science, chemical and universe which I got to know through energy business, and love Hanshin Tigers (Japanese professional baseball team).

お問い合わせ

After graduating from university, I worked in the energy industry for a long time at a trading company, but when I retired, I thought about what I originally wanted to do. It was the various history-related books that made my busy work life more or less enjoyable, and the good stories I came across while reading them.

My original experience was when I was stuck at home in my second year as a ronin, I read Shinsho history books and Shiba Ryotaro to take a breather while struggling with math, which I am not good at.As a result of that experience, I still read a lot of Shinsho. I also like Nanao Shiono and Kyoko Nakano, and I enjoy reading everything they publish.

I was born in Kanazawa and have lived in Tokyo since university, but I spent 5 years working in Hiroshima, 6 years in Los Angeles, and 3 years in Houston.

I don't know how much time I have left in my life, but it would be great if I could talk with like-minded people while killing time by playing bad golf and history (including the history of the earth that I met through work).