The true story of William Adams (Miura Anjin) also had a profound impact on my life and my original interest in studying Japanese history. Although I have not yet seen the recently released television drama, James Clavell's novel Shogun is one of my favorite books. Now that I live near Beppu and am an avid sailor, I plan to investigate where Adams landed just north of Usuki on the island of Kuroshima.
Clavell's novel had a big impact on me as well. The new "Shogun" is worth seeing. I think you would be impressed by the historical fidelity and the great story of course. That's quite a move you made to leave Tokyo for Beppu. Happy sailing! (But watch out for all of the typhoons this year!)
The true story of William Adams (Miura Anjin) also had a profound impact on my life and my original interest in studying Japanese history. Although I have not yet seen the recently released television drama, James Clavell's novel Shogun is one of my favorite books. Now that I live near Beppu and am an avid sailor, I plan to investigate where Adams landed just north of Usuki on the island of Kuroshima.
Clavell's novel had a big impact on me as well. The new "Shogun" is worth seeing. I think you would be impressed by the historical fidelity and the great story of course. That's quite a move you made to leave Tokyo for Beppu. Happy sailing! (But watch out for all of the typhoons this year!)
Love the idea of hyper-impermanence . . . something we're all wrangling with every day!
Many thanks for the comment, Suzanne.
Wonderful piece M&M! Encouraging me to get on with my creative endeavors.
Thanks so much, David. We're hoping you will do exactly that, take creative action. Can't wait to see what you will do. M + M
“…instead of reporting for incarceration at the UW Law School…” 😂
Do you remember the old Condon Hall at the UW? Looked just like a prison.