Joshua, aka Tatsushu (he/him)
@tatsushu.bsky.social
Host of the podcast "Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan" (https://sengokudaimyo.com/podcast)
Martial Arts: Shindō Musō Ryū, Nakamura Ryū, etc.
Also a JoCoNaut and fan of Tolkien, boardgames, TTRPGs, and more...
(Still figuring out Social Media)
Martial Arts: Shindō Musō Ryū, Nakamura Ryū, etc.
Also a JoCoNaut and fan of Tolkien, boardgames, TTRPGs, and more...
(Still figuring out Social Media)
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Comets, earthquakes, and omens. A look at some of the observations of the natural world in the Temmu reign as well as a brief discussion of science and learning at the time.
Comets, earthquakes, and omens. A look at some of the observations of the natural world in the Temmu reign as well as a brief discussion of science and learning at the time.
Episode 139: Observing the Natural World — Sengoku Daimyo
This episode we are talking about how the new court organized “science” learning and man of the observations—some of which we understand and some of which are much less clear.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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Comets, earthquakes, and omens. A look at some of the observations of the natural world in the Temmu reign as well as a brief discussion of science and learning at the time.
Comets, earthquakes, and omens. A look at some of the observations of the natural world in the Temmu reign as well as a brief discussion of science and learning at the time.
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Perhaps a bit technical, but we look at the kabane system just as Temmu decides to rewrite the whole thing!
Perhaps a bit technical, but we look at the kabane system just as Temmu decides to rewrite the whole thing!
Episode 136: Kabane and Court Rank — Sengoku Daimyo
This episode we look at “kabane”—ancient titles used in the Japanese archipelago that were often, though not exclusively, attached to the uji, the large corporate families, or clans, set up as part of...
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October 16, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Perhaps a bit technical, but we look at the kabane system just as Temmu decides to rewrite the whole thing!
Perhaps a bit technical, but we look at the kabane system just as Temmu decides to rewrite the whole thing!
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Latest episode is up. We are looking at the first year of Ōama sitting in the throne, including discussions of rank, princely government, the creation of the Dajōsai, and more.
Latest episode is up. We are looking at the first year of Ōama sitting in the throne, including discussions of rank, princely government, the creation of the Dajōsai, and more.
Episode 135: Year One — Sengoku Daimyo
This episode we look at the first year of the reign of Ōama, aka Temmu Tennō, who formally ascended the throne in 673. We see feasts, and ceremonies associated with his ascension, as well entreaties ...
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October 2, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Latest episode is up. We are looking at the first year of Ōama sitting in the throne, including discussions of rank, princely government, the creation of the Dajōsai, and more.
Latest episode is up. We are looking at the first year of Ōama sitting in the throne, including discussions of rank, princely government, the creation of the Dajōsai, and more.
New episode up on Kiyomihara palace and the court there.
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There is plenty more, but this is setting the stage. Blogpost has diagrams to help as best I can, and goes a little bit more into the various palaces from the first Okamoto Palace to the Kiyomihara palace.
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There is plenty more, but this is setting the stage. Blogpost has diagrams to help as best I can, and goes a little bit more into the various palaces from the first Okamoto Palace to the Kiyomihara palace.
Episode 134: An Image of the Court at Kiyomihara — Sengoku Daimyo
Ōama, aka Temmu Tennō, is also known as the Sovereign of the Kiyomihara Palace, but what was the Kiyomihara Palace? The Kiyomihara Palace is the reused and renovated (Later) Okamoto Palace. This was...
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September 16, 2025 at 11:45 AM
New episode up on Kiyomihara palace and the court there.
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There is plenty more, but this is setting the stage. Blogpost has diagrams to help as best I can, and goes a little bit more into the various palaces from the first Okamoto Palace to the Kiyomihara palace.
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There is plenty more, but this is setting the stage. Blogpost has diagrams to help as best I can, and goes a little bit more into the various palaces from the first Okamoto Palace to the Kiyomihara palace.
Latest episode is up! Bring your imagination because the war is over and it is time to start Reimagining Yamato:
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Episode 133: Reimagining Yamato — Sengoku Daimyo
With the end of the Jinshin War, Oama, posthumously known as Temmu Tenno, came to the throne. And though they would need a new Great Council of State, they continued to build up and bolster the ...
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September 1, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Latest episode is up! Bring your imagination because the war is over and it is time to start Reimagining Yamato:
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Episode 132, Part 4 in our series on the Jinshin no Ran is up. This is the last episode in the series, covering the defense of Karafu Pass and then the attack on Afumi. I recommend taking a look at the map to have an idea of where everything was taking place.
Episode 132, Part 4 in our series on the Jinshin no Ran is up. This is the last episode in the series, covering the defense of Karafu Pass and then the attack on Afumi. I recommend taking a look at the map to have an idea of where everything was taking place.
Episode 132: The Jinshin no Ran, Part 4: The Afumi Campaign — Sengoku Daimyo
This episode is the fourth in our series on the Jinshin no Ran . We recommend that you start with Episode 129, The Jinshin no Ran Part 1 .
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August 16, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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Episode 132, Part 4 in our series on the Jinshin no Ran is up. This is the last episode in the series, covering the defense of Karafu Pass and then the attack on Afumi. I recommend taking a look at the map to have an idea of where everything was taking place.
Episode 132, Part 4 in our series on the Jinshin no Ran is up. This is the last episode in the series, covering the defense of Karafu Pass and then the attack on Afumi. I recommend taking a look at the map to have an idea of where everything was taking place.
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This month we kick off a new multi-part series covering the events of the "Jinshin no Ran", (壬申の乱), the war for the throne that kicked off with the death of Tenji Tennō.
This month we kick off a new multi-part series covering the events of the "Jinshin no Ran", (壬申の乱), the war for the throne that kicked off with the death of Tenji Tennō.
Episode 129: The Jinshin no Ran, Part 1: Prologue to War — Sengoku Daimyo
This episode we are starting a multi-part series on the Jinshin no Ran—the Jinshin Disturbance or the Jinshin War. Jinshin (壬申) is the on’yomi pronunciation of the two characters that mark the year 6...
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July 1, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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This month we kick off a new multi-part series covering the events of the "Jinshin no Ran", (壬申の乱), the war for the throne that kicked off with the death of Tenji Tennō.
This month we kick off a new multi-part series covering the events of the "Jinshin no Ran", (壬申の乱), the war for the throne that kicked off with the death of Tenji Tennō.
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Happy Pride Month! 🏳️🌈
Photo from our Half Moon Cay stop on JoCo Cruise 2025 (taken by Joshua Badgley)
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#jococruise #jococruise2025 #lgbtq #pride #pridemonth
Photo from our Half Moon Cay stop on JoCo Cruise 2025 (taken by Joshua Badgley)
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#jococruise #jococruise2025 #lgbtq #pride #pridemonth
June 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Happy Pride Month! 🏳️🌈
Photo from our Half Moon Cay stop on JoCo Cruise 2025 (taken by Joshua Badgley)
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#jococruise #jococruise2025 #lgbtq #pride #pridemonth
Photo from our Half Moon Cay stop on JoCo Cruise 2025 (taken by Joshua Badgley)
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#jococruise #jococruise2025 #lgbtq #pride #pridemonth
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This episode we talk about time and direction... and a little bit about geomancy, onmyōdō, and some of the cosmological ideas that came over from the continent.
Also south pointing chariots and water clocks.
This episode we talk about time and direction... and a little bit about geomancy, onmyōdō, and some of the cosmological ideas that came over from the continent.
Also south pointing chariots and water clocks.
Episode 127: Time and Direction in Ancient Yamato — Sengoku Daimyo
This episode we talk a lot about geomancy, yin-yang theory, wuxing, etc. Here are some articles on the site that may be helpful. In particular the second link gives a much more in depth look at all ...
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June 1, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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This episode we talk about time and direction... and a little bit about geomancy, onmyōdō, and some of the cosmological ideas that came over from the continent.
Also south pointing chariots and water clocks.
This episode we talk about time and direction... and a little bit about geomancy, onmyōdō, and some of the cosmological ideas that came over from the continent.
Also south pointing chariots and water clocks.
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Latest episode, talking about the founding of Ōtsu capital on the shores of Lake Biwa, international relations, and Naka no Ōe (Tenji Tennō) actually ascending to the throne.
Latest episode, talking about the founding of Ōtsu capital on the shores of Lake Biwa, international relations, and Naka no Ōe (Tenji Tennō) actually ascending to the throne.
Episode 126: New Beginnings — Sengoku Daimyo
Last episode we looked at much of what led up to the new reign of Naka no Oe, aka Tenji Tennō. This episode we look at the start of that reign. There was a lot going on, both in the archipelago and ...
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May 16, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Latest episode, talking about the founding of Ōtsu capital on the shores of Lake Biwa, international relations, and Naka no Ōe (Tenji Tennō) actually ascending to the throne.
Latest episode, talking about the founding of Ōtsu capital on the shores of Lake Biwa, international relations, and Naka no Ōe (Tenji Tennō) actually ascending to the throne.
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Latest episode up. Starting in to the actual reign of Naka no Ōe/Tenji Tennō, as opposed to whatever he has been doing before...
Latest episode up. Starting in to the actual reign of Naka no Ōe/Tenji Tennō, as opposed to whatever he has been doing before...
Episode 125: The Sovereign of Heavenly Wisdom — Sengoku Daimyo
Takara Hime had passed away, and now Naka no Oe had finally become the sovereign. He would be be known as Tenji Tennō (天智天皇), and the posthumous name he was given by the Chroniclers means something li...
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May 1, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Latest episode up. Starting in to the actual reign of Naka no Ōe/Tenji Tennō, as opposed to whatever he has been doing before...
Latest episode up. Starting in to the actual reign of Naka no Ōe/Tenji Tennō, as opposed to whatever he has been doing before...
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Episode 124 is up and we are talking about the Battle of Hakusukinoe, aka the Battle of Baekgang. This battle, and the larger conflict with the Tang empire and with Silla, would reshape the geopolitical landscape and have a huge impact on the Korean peninsula.
Episode 124 is up and we are talking about the Battle of Hakusukinoe, aka the Battle of Baekgang. This battle, and the larger conflict with the Tang empire and with Silla, would reshape the geopolitical landscape and have a huge impact on the Korean peninsula.
Episode 124: The Battle of Hakusukinoe (aka the Battle of Baekgang — Sengoku Daimyo
This episode we will talk about the Battle of Hakusukinoe (白村江の戦い), known in Korean as the Battle of Baekgang. This was a naval battle at the mouth of the Baek river where an overwhelming force of Ya...
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April 16, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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Episode 124 is up and we are talking about the Battle of Hakusukinoe, aka the Battle of Baekgang. This battle, and the larger conflict with the Tang empire and with Silla, would reshape the geopolitical landscape and have a huge impact on the Korean peninsula.
Episode 124 is up and we are talking about the Battle of Hakusukinoe, aka the Battle of Baekgang. This battle, and the larger conflict with the Tang empire and with Silla, would reshape the geopolitical landscape and have a huge impact on the Korean peninsula.
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New post up: relatively short one looking at the embassy of 659 and the details provided by Iki no Hakatoko and then included in the Nihontō Shoki.
New post up: relatively short one looking at the embassy of 659 and the details provided by Iki no Hakatoko and then included in the Nihontō Shoki.
Episode 123: Embassy Interrupted — Sengoku Daimyo
This episode, we’ll cover records of some of the missions to and from the continent, including a record from Iki no Hakatoko, who provided one of the first relatively in depth discussions of a mission...
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April 1, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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New post up: relatively short one looking at the embassy of 659 and the details provided by Iki no Hakatoko and then included in the Nihontō Shoki.
New post up: relatively short one looking at the embassy of 659 and the details provided by Iki no Hakatoko and then included in the Nihontō Shoki.
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Journey to the West, Part 3. This episode we follow Xuanzang as he finally enters the Indian subcontinent. We'll touch on some of the major sites he visited, as well as his time studying Buddhist Scripture at Kashmira and the famous Nalanda Monastery.
Journey to the West, Part 3. This episode we follow Xuanzang as he finally enters the Indian subcontinent. We'll touch on some of the major sites he visited, as well as his time studying Buddhist Scripture at Kashmira and the famous Nalanda Monastery.
Episode 122: Journey to the West, Part 3 — Sengoku Daimyo
After a long journey, Xuanzang finally made it to the Indian subcontinent. He traveled all across the land, visiting cultural and religious sites and studying at the feet of various masters. There a...
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March 16, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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Journey to the West, Part 3. This episode we follow Xuanzang as he finally enters the Indian subcontinent. We'll touch on some of the major sites he visited, as well as his time studying Buddhist Scripture at Kashmira and the famous Nalanda Monastery.
Journey to the West, Part 3. This episode we follow Xuanzang as he finally enters the Indian subcontinent. We'll touch on some of the major sites he visited, as well as his time studying Buddhist Scripture at Kashmira and the famous Nalanda Monastery.
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A little late posting this here, but we did get the next episode up, following Xuanzang's journey to India.
A little late posting this here, but we did get the next episode up, following Xuanzang's journey to India.
Episode 121: Journey to the West, Part 2 — Sengoku Daimyo
This episode, we continue to cover the journey of the monk Xuanzang, aka Genjō in Japanese, founder of the Faxiang, or Hossō school of Buddhism. Xuanzang’s journeys would result in some of the most a...
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March 2, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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A little late posting this here, but we did get the next episode up, following Xuanzang's journey to India.
A little late posting this here, but we did get the next episode up, following Xuanzang's journey to India.
Photo of Castillo San Marcos in St. Augustine at night.
February 28, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Photo of Castillo San Marcos in St. Augustine at night.
Latest episode is out: Journey to the West, Part 1. We again travel afield, following in the footsteps of the monk Xuanzang (玄奘), aka Tripitaka Master of the Law (三蔵法師). In Part 1, we follow his journey from Chang'an (長安) out to the Kingdom of Gaochang (高昌國).
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February 16, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Latest episode is out: Journey to the West, Part 1. We again travel afield, following in the footsteps of the monk Xuanzang (玄奘), aka Tripitaka Master of the Law (三蔵法師). In Part 1, we follow his journey from Chang'an (長安) out to the Kingdom of Gaochang (高昌國).
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Sunset in the woods.
February 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Sunset in the woods.
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years ago I knew elderly veterans at church who swore that Japan built a city called "Usa" in order to technically be correct in putting "Made in Usa" on their exports.
Given that I'm an adherent of the Hachiman faith, I find this *extra* wrong, because.... www.usajinguu.com/lineage/
Given that I'm an adherent of the Hachiman faith, I find this *extra* wrong, because.... www.usajinguu.com/lineage/
由緒 | 八幡総本宮 宇佐神宮
八幡さまは古くより多くの人々に親しまれ、お祀りされてきました。全国約１１万の神社のうち、八幡さまが最も多く、４万６００社あまりのお社(やしろ)があります。宇佐神宮は４万社あまりある八幡さまの総本宮です。
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February 2, 2025 at 12:33 AM
years ago I knew elderly veterans at church who swore that Japan built a city called "Usa" in order to technically be correct in putting "Made in Usa" on their exports.
Given that I'm an adherent of the Hachiman faith, I find this *extra* wrong, because.... www.usajinguu.com/lineage/
Given that I'm an adherent of the Hachiman faith, I find this *extra* wrong, because.... www.usajinguu.com/lineage/
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So this episode we may have used a relatively minor reference to "Tukara" as a chance to virtually travel parts of the Silk Road.
So this episode we may have used a relatively minor reference to "Tukara" as a chance to virtually travel parts of the Silk Road.
Episode 119: The Question of "Tukara" — Sengoku Daimyo
This episode we are taking a bit of a tangent as we look into the record of men said to be from “Tukara”. By the way, in modern Japanese this is probably either Tsukara or Tokara. As we’ve mentioned...
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February 1, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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So this episode we may have used a relatively minor reference to "Tukara" as a chance to virtually travel parts of the Silk Road.
So this episode we may have used a relatively minor reference to "Tukara" as a chance to virtually travel parts of the Silk Road.
Episode 118: Stonework and Treason
Latest episode is up, talking about Takara Hime (in her second reign, as Saimei Tennō), and her construction projects in Asuka. Check out the blogpost for photos.
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Latest episode is up, talking about Takara Hime (in her second reign, as Saimei Tennō), and her construction projects in Asuka. Check out the blogpost for photos.
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January 16, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Episode 118: Stonework and Treason
Latest episode is up, talking about Takara Hime (in her second reign, as Saimei Tennō), and her construction projects in Asuka. Check out the blogpost for photos.
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Latest episode is up, talking about Takara Hime (in her second reign, as Saimei Tennō), and her construction projects in Asuka. Check out the blogpost for photos.
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Have to admit, when we were visiting Kyūshū we stopped at a few of the statues. One of them is at the earthquake museum, which we hadn't planned on stopping at but would entirely recommend it.
After Kumamoto's devastating earthquake in 2016, ONE PIECE mangaka Oda Eichiro set sail on a quest to revitalize his hometown. It's been a smashing success: the Kumamoto Revival Project has boosted prefectural tourism over 2x since 2019 - the largest increase across Japan.
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January 2, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Have to admit, when we were visiting Kyūshū we stopped at a few of the statues. One of them is at the earthquake museum, which we hadn't planned on stopping at but would entirely recommend it.
New Year's Recap:
新年あけましておめでとうございます！
Happy New Year, everyone! Before we continue our jaunt through the 7th century, let's take a look back at the past year and how we got to this point in the narrative.
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新年あけましておめでとうございます！
Happy New Year, everyone! Before we continue our jaunt through the 7th century, let's take a look back at the past year and how we got to this point in the narrative.
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New Year's Recap 2025 — Sengoku Daimyo
Happy New Year! Welcome to our 2025 recap. This episode we look back on the past year, but also try to make sure that we prepare for the next year. We’ll cover the big events and then go into some ...
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January 1, 2025 at 5:02 AM
New Year's Recap:
新年あけましておめでとうございます！
Happy New Year, everyone! Before we continue our jaunt through the 7th century, let's take a look back at the past year and how we got to this point in the narrative.
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新年あけましておめでとうございます！
Happy New Year, everyone! Before we continue our jaunt through the 7th century, let's take a look back at the past year and how we got to this point in the narrative.
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On the Sumida River (1934) - Tsuchiya Koitsu
December 23, 2024 at 10:46 PM
On the Sumida River (1934) - Tsuchiya Koitsu