SHŌGUN Articles

AKUNOYA Japanese Tent Frame Parts Labels In KATAKANA & KANJI	NEW! 9th August 2016 The re-labelling of the wooden parts of the tent in Japanese script for authenticity requires that we learn to read it! This page shows you how.
AKUNOYA Japanese Tent Guide	Updated: 11th February 2016 Although not yet finished you can click here to go to the article on the SHŌGUN tent projects page. Includes details of period Japanese AKUNOYA, plus European tentage, suitable for use in historical re-enactment and live role playing games. By Dean Wayland & Mary Gentle. WARNING: it is recommended that you put on your sun glasses BEFORE opening this page:-)
Japanese Glossary	A very basic Japanese glossary of terms by Dean Wayland.
KANA Table ONLY	Updated: 9th March 2016 A stand alone copy of the KANA table from the article Pronounce It In Japanese.
Measure It In Japanese Part I	Fully revised 9th March 2016 A guide to traditional Japanese units of measure, now including KANJI. By Dean Wayland.
Measure It In Japanese Part II	Updated: 16th February 2016 Part II, with look-up tables for units of length, for use in planning reproduction projects, by Dean Wayland.
Money In Old Japan	A guide to cash in old Japan by Dean Wayland.
Number & Date It In Japanese	A guide to reading and writing numbers and dates by Dean Wayland.
Pronounce It In Japanese	Updated: 9th March 2016 A guide to pronouncing Japanese by Dean Wayland. Now with Japanese scripts.
TEPPŌ Matchlock Guns	UPDATED - 21st March 2016, more to come... An article on the subject of firearms in Japan. By Dean Wayland.
Trip To Japan: a report by Charles Oses	Charles' report upon his first two trips to Japan.
William Adams' 1611 Letter	A copy of a letter written in Japan in 1611 by William Adams', the historical figure upon whom James Clavell based his character "John Blackthorne" in his epic novel "SHŌGUN". With an introduction by Dean Wayland
Word For Today	A collection of Japanese words and phrases by Charles Oses.