On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the Shimabara Rebellion, yÅkai and more with the author of the Simon Grey books, Charles Kowalski.

ðŸ'‰Topics Discussed

• What is the Shimabara Rebellion (島原ã®ä¹±, Shimabara no ran)
• About the hidden Christians of Nagasaki/Shimabara
• About the building of Shimabara Castle
• About researching the Shimabara Rebellion
• About Amakusa Shiro (益ç"° 四郎)
• The legends surrounding Amakusa Shiro
• About researching the Shimabara Rebellion in Nagasaki
• About getting to see the actual flag of Amakusa Shiro
• About Dejima
• About the Gashadokuro
• About Takiyasha hime
• About tengu
• About training with modern day Shugendo practitioners
• About the language and customs of hidden Christians in Japan
• And more!

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• Simon Grey and the March of a Hudred Ghosts
  • https://www.amazon.com/Simon-Grey-March-Hundred-Ghosts-ebook/dp/B07RLBKG6G/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1
• Simon Grey and the Curse of the Dragon King
  • https://www.amazon.com/Simon-Grey-Curse-Dragon-God-ebook/dp/B0DHV6SZXN

And check out the Simon Grey homepage for more information, including on the upcoming book Simon Grey and the Curse of the Dragon King.

• Simon Grey Website: https://simongreybooks.com/

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