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Last month during what is called "Silver week" holidays (September 19 to 23), I visited a feudal period castle, Himeji Castle. It is located in Himeji city, 3 hours and half by Bullet Train from Tokyo and almost 1 hour from Kyoto. As the train was reaching the Himeji station, I could view the white castle from the window.   As soon as I got out of the station, I could view the castle far away. It was magnificient view. As I got closer to the castle, its appearance impressed me more.   The castle has had that appearance since early 17th century. It...

I just happened to know this film while participating in Tokyo Pride Parade event. It was British movie. The Japanese title was "Parade e Yokoso (Welcome to the Parade)" The story is based on facts. In 1980's coal miners did strike against Thatcher adminisitration's policy to close down unprofitable mines. Gay activists in London launched fund-raising campaign named "Lesbians...

I learnt the queen is called "Her majesty" by this film. Just like Emperor is called "His majesty." The story is just as unrealistic as other films in the series. James Bond went to Switzerland...

The story based on autobiography of former British military personnel in charge of radio communication, Eric Lomax, who became POW of Imperial Japanese Army in occupied Singapore during the second...

Biopic of former British prime minister, the only female PM in British history. Maybe she was as notable as Queen Elizabeth in pre-modern time. She was born in a family of grocery. Her father...