When you flip through Japanese dictionaries from the Meiji or Taisho eras, the word 'monoyoshi' is given a blunt definition: 'A synonym for leprosy. Dialect.' It is a name for a disease, and one laden ...

Tonight is a Blue Moon. It is a night that occurs about once every two to three years, when a second full moon appears in a single month. Moreover, today, May 31st, is a day where rare auspicious days ...

The TV series ‘Shogun’ has hooked us with its gritty dive into Japan’s feudal past, pulling viewers into a world where power isn’t just held—it’s fought for, earned, and fiercely guarded. Set in the ...

Daimyo has managed to win 6 races in his career so far. On 17th Jul 2024 at Grafton, Daimyo scored his most significant win to date, getting the money in the $40,000 Maiden Set Weight. He has proven a ...

The title ‘shogun’ dates all the way back to the Heian period, which lasted from 794 AD to 1185 AD, and had military connotations from the very beginning. The title is a combination of two words, ‘sho ...