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Honinbo Shusaku and Asiatic Cholera Pandemic of 1846–63

image In 1862, a cholera epidemic swept through Japan. Honinbo Shusaku tended the patients within the Honinbō house, and fell ill himself, dying of it on August 10 when he was only 33 years old. Cholera epidemic in Japan actually had two major, that the first outbreak of it occurred in 1854. It is connected with the Asiatic Cholera Pandemic of 1846–63 . This cholera epidemic swept through Japan causing widespread mortality. In 1862, Honinbo Shusaku, who is considered by many to be the greatest player of the golden age of Go in the mid-19th century - now Google has celebrated the 185th birthday of nineteenth century Go player Honinbo Shusaku - tended the patients within the Honinbō house. He fell ill himself, dying of it on August 10 when only 33 years old. It is agreed that the first epidemic struck the Japanese port city of Nagasaki in June 1858, a few weeks after the signing of a treaty with Western powers that opened Japanese ports to foreign trade. The infection was apparent

The Greatest Go Player Honinbo Shusaku

Honinbo Shusaku's 185th Birthday Died in his age of 33 years old, on August 10, 1862 in Japan, Honinbo Shusaku had been the greatest player of the board game during its golden age. Now, Google has celebrated the 185th birthday of the nineteenth century Go player. Shusaku was born as Kuwabara Torajirō (桑原虎次郎 Kuwabara Torajirō), Innoshima, June 6, 1829. His nickname was the "Invincible" as after he earned a perfect score for 19 straight wins in the annual castle games. Similarly to chess, while the rules of Go are simple, it is made difficult by the complex strategy opponents must use to outwit each other. Born in the village of Innoshima, near the town of Onomichi, Hiroshima, he had gained a reputation as a Go prodigy in his home town by the age of six. Having outgrown the players in Onomichi aged eight, he moved to Edo, modern day Tokyo, to study at the legendary Honinbo Go house, having received a patronage from a local Lord. Two years later he received

Bishops Respond to Violence in Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta is a city in Indonesia, which is known as cultural city and town students . Additionally , Yogyakarta is a world famous destination like Bali . The city has diverse cultures and people from different ethnic races and religions . Harmony of life in this city has put Yogyakarta or Jogja as The City of Tolerance . This is reflected in all moments and events in Jogja that always involve all citizens of all ethnicities, races , and religions . What a peaceful and safe city to destinations both foreign and domestic tourists . A foreign tourists visiting Yogyakarta , Malioboro . Foreign tourists often enjoy Yogyakarta by having a ride pedicab as traditional transportation Jogja However , in recent times the violence occurred in Yogyakarta . Some of them even smelled intolerance . Violence was done by people who do not like the religious activities of other groups . On Wednesday ( 04

joglo city and its existence

Indonesia has many historical relics of the kingdom. One of them is the area of Kotagede in Yogyakarta. This old city, was once the center of the Islamic Empire Mataram in the 16th century, is even becoming a tourist destination, domestic and abroad. Unfortunately, Joglo (ancient house where a javanese family lives) and some historical heritage are increasingly diminished. Based on the Kanthil Foundation record, Kotagede had more than 250 homes considered as historical heritage. Including the Limasan, it is like a pyramid, there are estimated at 400 old Javanese house. Since 1985 to 2005, at least 20 houses lost or sold out of Kotagede area. The government has suggested (citizen or society) that the house be part of Kotagede revitalization discourse not sold. But in fact, some are sold and taken out Kotagede. Meanwhile, there are some joglo damaged by the 2006 earthquake. Kanthil Foundation note in 2013, 67 joglo missing from the old town area because of damage caused by the earth

seems society have no hope for relics Criminal not revealed yet since 2010

There are 75 collection of relics of the Majapahit era missing since 2010. Those are Sonobudoyo collection. And now, the theft (Criminal) has not revealed yet. How far Yogyakarta police handling the case? It seems that there is trouble uncovering theft case since the initial condition of the crime scene has also been damaged during processing. The most sought-after targets missing from the museum's collection is a gold mask relic of Majapahit. It becomes an icon of Sonobudoyo (culture). Its reported that the case can be inhibit upgrading the museum into international categories. The plans or proposal of upgrading the status already delivered since five years ago submitted International Council of Museums, UNESCO network. Sonobudoyo State Museum is the Regional Technical Implementation Unit at the Department of Culture of DIY, museum objects have a management function that has the value of scientific culture, the collection includes the development of cultural and educational g

Hopes for Revitalizing

Yogyakarta City in Indonesia has 14 districts. One of them is Kotagede. This city is considered as a historic neighborhood in Yogyakarta. Established in the 16th century, Kotagede remains as the first capital of Mataram Sultanate. Nowadays, there are some of the remains of the old Kotagede such as palace, the royal cemetery, the royal mosque, and defensive walls and moats. Several years ago, during the May 2006 Java earthquake, many old buildings were destroyed. The question is, how should government revitalize this city of heritage? A revitalization program of Kotagede was initiated by some institutions including local community. Some old buildings are saved. But some others sold by the owner for many complicated reasons. Therefore, Kotagede in which experienced tourism booming at the beginning of 1970s, now is still interesting to visit. Kotagede is still considered the site of origin with supernatural power being the focus of ancestral blessings and prosperity.