Japanese History Articles?

[CrimsonNataku]

Hello, CrimsonNataku here,

In the past I've spent most of my time hanging around the Japanese Language section of the Forum, but lately I've been venturing out into different areas. I recalled hearing about the Wiki a while ago, and so I decided to check it out. I thought the layout was interesting, and I really liked the idea behind it.

There just seemed to be one thing missing... There aren't many articles on it ^_^; I particularly noticed that there are as of now no Japanese History articles whatsoever. And being the Japanese History enthusiast that I am, I felt like that had to change.

However, I created this thread to confirm a few things. From my understanding the Wiki is open to anyone who wants to contribute. But does this mean that certain members have already volunteered to write about certain aspects? If so, is there someone who has already voiced interested in the Japanese History section? If there is, I apologize sincerely; I don't like stepping on anyone's toes, so I thought it would be best to ask first.

Now, concerning Japanese History:

I have studied Japanese History for 3 years, and I've even taught a year-long, high-school level class on it. I have numerous books as resources to rely on if my memory happens to fail me, and I would be happy to write articles for the periods that I am knowledgeable about, which include:

• Heian
• Kamakura
• Muromachi (Which isn't in the Wiki)
• Azuchi-Momoyama
• Edo
• Meiji

I don't have immense amounts of time right now, but if I worked to finish an article a month (which would be pretty manageable), and then spent some time editing them, I could probably have all five (six if you include Muromachi) finished by July or August (at the latest). I would make sure that the articles would be as detailed as possible (would include historical figure bios, cultural developments, mythology/religion/philosophy, images, and a bibliography).

What do you think?

Any comments and feedback would be most welcome. Also, if I have by any chance done something wrong by creating a thread like this, please let me know (I hope not).

[stuart444]

all I will say about this is, I would probably read each ariticle ^_^ (well make that deffinetly)

[Ksim4000]

I could help out with the Showa period if your interested? I am quite interested in late 19th Century/Early to Mid 20th Century Japan.

[CrimsonNataku]

Originally Posted by Ksim4000

I could help out with the Showa period if your interested? I am quite interested in late 19th Century/Early to Mid 20th Century Japan.

By all means, I would welcome the help ^_^. I am familiar with the history, but I don't feel comfortable in my knowledge to write an article on it. My forte is pre-modern Japanese History, ending at the Meiji Period. Are you familiar with the Taisho period as well?

[Ksim4000]

My apologies for the late response but yes I am. The Taisho Period was the era of Japan following Emperor Taisho's reign, in which the Great War (World War I) occurred, Japan's increased interest in international and wordly affairs, the conflicts with Socialism and other political flurries. Really, it was, in respects, "the calm before the storm" before the Showa Period.

Just tell me which part you want me to work on and we can get to working on it. We could communicate via instant messenger or something so we can plan this out? I'm no good with arranging articles and the like but I can write things up pretty good.

[CrimsonNataku]

Originally Posted by Ksim4000

My apologies for the late response but yes I am. The Taisho Period was the era of Japan following Emperor Taisho's reign, in which the Great War (World War I) occurred, Japan's increased interest in international and wordly affairs, the conflicts with Socialism and other political flurries. Really, it was, in respects, "the calm before the storm" before the Showa Period.

Just tell me which part you want me to work on and we can get to working on it. We could communicate via instant messenger or something so we can plan this out? I'm no good with arranging articles and the like but I can write things up pretty good.

Sorry for taking so long to respond (I haven't really been online for a while). It would be wonderful if we could make this work. If you could do the Taisho period, Showa period, and Heisei period that would be great. I'm currently planning out the Meiji, Edo, and Azuchi-Momoyama articles.

I'm afraid I don't have instant messenger, but if you're interested I can PM my email address. I check that regularly so perhaps you and I could review each other's work as we go along?

Thank you very much for the help.

[Excessum]

Hmm, Yes, i was thinking about suggesting a History forum as well, but then again, I don't feel erudite enough to jump in-to any discussions about it, but anyways as history is based on facts, i guess that this kind of forum most probably will turn in-to question/answer one.

[McTojo]

Originally Posted by stuart444

all I will say about this is, I would probably read each ariticle ^_^ (well make that deffinetly)

That usually helps.