From 17th-century merchants to Meiji fiction, the humble umbrella traces commerce, belief and loneliness across Japanese history. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/06/japan/history/umbrella-japanese-history/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #history #meijiera #thetaleofgenji #umbrellas #mitsui
The long, humble history of the umbrella

From ancient courts to Meiji streets, the umbrella shelters commerce, faith, folly and fragile human longing.

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Two Ainu men with a Japanese ronin (right), ~1866
Japanese officers and French military advisers, Boshin War, Japan, 1868-1869
Japanese officers and French military advisers, Boshin War, Japan, 1868-1869

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Last Samurai Standing Trailer Unveils a Thrilling Meiji-Era Battle Royale

Here, we will break down the Last Standing Samurai trailer’s highlights, analyze its appeal, and explore what makes this series a must-watch.

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