siege of Oshi 1590

Oshi domain in Saitama pref has always been a key to dominate Tokyo plain (Kanto) since ancient times.after this battle in 1590 Tokugawa  established the lordship of the area.later since 17th century Oshi had a detached territory at western part of Akas...

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Short history Ukraine ウクライナ小史

Ukraine today was called "Sarmatia" at the time of Roman empire.  Sarmatians were horse men clad in armour.  the core of Sarmatism is said to be "the golden liberty" i.d. freedom and equality.  it sounds close to the ideals of french revolution.  Their...

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Tanshihuai 檀石槐 and Wa people

<br clear="left">Just before Himiko, queen of Wa in 3rd century, there was a hero called Tanshihuai 檀石槐 (130–182) in Manchuria and Mongolia.  He inherited the power of Xiongnu at the Mongolian plateau.There is a record that he brought Wa people and started fishery....

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Happy lunar new year 2022

 I checked the traditional lunar calendar. Today is 1/1.  Mutsuki Tsuitachi. 今日は旧暦の睦月ついたち　旧正月　春節　三島暦　Middle point between Vernal Equinox and Winter solstice　冬至と春分の中間地点が立春、その付近の新月の日が春節 &nb...

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