Posted in: Commodore Perry & the legacy of American imperialism See in context
Huh What about Thomas Glover from Aberdeen in Scotland? He was a big shaker/mover in Japan's Westernisation 1850 on. He imported the first railway engine to Japan, helped start Mitsubishi & started the Kirin beer brewery plus much much more. And Tokyo university. There is a Glover museum in Nagasaki to commemorate his Japanese achievements which has in excess of 2m visitors pa. Does Perry have a named place in Japan?
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Posted in: The Vietnam War produced classic Hollywood films — and hardly any classic female roles
Posted in: The Vietnam War produced classic Hollywood films — and hardly any classic female roles
Big up to Saigo on her first Major! Hopefully more to come.
Posted in: Mai Saigo wins playoff for LPGA Chevron title and first major win