Monthly Archives: September 2013

The Revenge of the Forty-seven Ronin

Posted on September 30, 2013 by dykiegirl

The graves of the Forty-seven Ronin  The revenge of the Forty-seven Ronin took place in Japan at the start of the 18th century. One noted Japanese scholar described the tale, the most famous example of the samurai code of honour, bushidō, as the … Continue reading →

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Asano Naganori

Posted on September 25, 2013 by dykiegirl

Asano Naganori  Asano Naganori was born on 28 September, 1667 and died on 21 April, 1701. He was the daimyo (warlord) of the Akō Domain in Japan from 1675 to 1701. His title was Takumi no Kami. He is known as the person … Continue reading →

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The Symbolism of the Sakura (Cherry Blossom) In Japan, cherry blossoms also symbolize clouds due to their nature of blooming en masse, besides being an enduring metaphor for the ephemeral nature of life, (1) an aspect of Japanese cultural tradition that is … Continue reading →

Posted on September 25, 2013 by dykiegirl | Leave a comment