On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the Shimabara Rebellion, yōkai and more with the author of the Simon Grey books, Charles Kowalski.
👉Topics Discussed
- What is the Shimabara Rebellion (島原の乱, Shimabara no ran)
- About the hidden Christians of Nagasaki/Shimabara
- About the building of Shimabara Castle
- About researching the Shimabara Rebellion
- About Amakusa Shiro (益田 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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👉Links, Videos, Etc.
Check out the first book in the Simon Grey book series for free via the link below.
- 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
And check out the Simon Grey homepage for more information, including on the upcoming book Simon Grey and the Curse of the Dragon King.
