Mastodawn

What a Geisha Really Is and How Her Role Has Changed

What is a geisha? More than skilled entertainers in dance, singing, and refined conversation, they are custodians of traditional Japanese arts and culture.

https://www.thecollector.com/what-is-geisha/

Books about geishas at PG:

https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/subjects/search/?query=Geisha

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VISHAKHA MOTHIYA Apr 21

Japanese Civilization

#japaneseculture #japanesehistory #ancientcivilizations #ancientworld #worldhistory #LearnHistory #historylovers #InformativeContent #EducationalGraphics #historicaltexts #knowledgesharing #JustKnowledge

Bunjin Apr 18

Post to blog : Smartphonography Club : A Slip in Time, a Concrete Vale
#Xiaomi #Xiaomi15TPro #smartphonography #photography #streetphotography #Tokyo #Japan #JapaneseHistory #Contrast #InariShrine #HiddenGem #TokyoCulture

https://www.smartphonography.club/2026/04/a-slip-in-time-a-concrete-vale/

A Slip in Time, a Concrete Vale

Smartphonography Club

Dr. Nyri A. Bakkalian Apr 17

In our consideration of a war that was the warrior caste fighting itself, it behooves us to remember the "view from below." #FridayNightHistory 144 is the 2nd Spotlight on Sources, on "Edo in 1868," by M. William Steele https://buff.ly/gTu8fCP #JapaneseHistory

(Friday Night History) #144: Spotlight on Sources, Part 2: “Edo in 1868,” by M. William Steele

Let’s get the view from below. Something that is all too easy to forget about Japan in 1868 is the view from below. The war, in short, was the warrior caste fighting itself. For everyone else…

"North Star Forever!"

Dr. Nyri A. Bakkalian Apr 14

Is there such a thing as grants for public #historians (in my case, with academic credentials) working solo?

Let me know if you can point me at any resources that might answer that question. #publichistory #histodons #JapaneseHistory #funding

VIKINGS vs SAMURAI Apr 10

Bushidō: the samurai code of honor, fearlessness, and loyalty. Chiune Sugihara broke the rules, but lived the code. Issued visas in WWII against orders. Was that defiance? Or the truest form of Bushidō?
#Bushido #SamuraiCode #ChiuneSugihara #JapaneseHistory
🔗 https://vikingsvssamurai.com/untitled/

Bushidō: The Samurai Code that Shaped Japan’s History and Identity

Explore the legacy of Bushidō, the samurai code that shaped Japan’s history and identity, influencing generations and persisting in modern culture.

VIKINGS vs SAMURAI

Dr. Nyri A. Bakkalian Mar 24

Thanks to you, Patreon's become the mainstay of my monthly income— now, I'm aiming to raise that income by $166, to $1500. That $166 more will help keep the house as cool as I need to work comfortably, in a summer that's sure to be hot. Curious about my work? Check out this #JapaneseHistory article: https://nursingclio.org/2020/03/26/the-lone-woman-of-kokura/

The Lone Woman of Kokura

She was alone. The men and women of the domain were all gone. In their flight, they’d set the castle town afire to deny the enemy the prize they sought. There was no stopping the enemy now — …

Nursing Clio

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Loek van Kooten, MA Mar 8

Kanji like 縛 and 首 are broken down on learn.japanology.nl - radicals, etymology, example sentences in a free quiz with spaced repetition that actually sticks. Kiko the fox keeps you on track. Start today, remember it tomorrow. #Japanese #LearnJapanese #Kanji #JLPT #WordOfTheDay #Japanology #EdoPeriod #JapaneseHistory #JapaneseCulture #Shibari

Global Museum Feb 27

Exploring Japan's samurai past.

From towering castles to mountain trails, join the British Museum for a journey through Japan's samurai legacy – plus, win the chance to visit these incredible locations on a once-in-a-lifetime trip.

https://www.britishmuseum.org/blog/exploring-japans-samurai-past

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