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A martial group dedicated to loyalty under the banner of ‘Makoto’「誠」 The activity period of the Shinsengumi was from 1863 to 1869, a short […]
A journey to reflect on the route where Hijikata Toshizō and Saitō Hajime ran through! The Boshin War, which began in Keio 4 (1868), the year after th […]
Introduction Born a peasant and mocked as a “monkey”, he is one man who accumulated numerous legends and achievements, ultimately ascendin […]
Achieving Unity Under the “Ieyasu School” by Incorporating the Kai and Shingen Styles Young men who were influenced by Shingen’s tea […]
Building the Foundation of the Long-term Edo Shogunate with Political Acumen No Less Than Ieyasu’s This has been a concept weighed since ancient time […]
Forethought, Political Ability, and Broad Perspective; the Number One Trust from Ieyasu The term “Four Heavenly Kings” originates from the […]
Praised by Nobunaga and Hideyoshi as “a warrior with both bravery and intelligence” and as “Japan’s unparalleled hero from pas […]
A congenial man, highly regarded by his elder brother, Nobuyuki The stone monument of ‘Sanada-shi Hasshō no Satō’ (Birthplace of the Sanad […]
While “Yukimura” is globally recognized, it’s merely a popular nickname Sanada Nobushige’s appearance at the time of the Siege […]
introduction In the Warring States period, attacking a castle required meticulous preparation. Forcing an assault without adequate preparation risked […]
Shingen and Nobutora during the Conflict with Imagawa Ujichika Takeda Shingen was born on November 3rd in the first year of Dai-ei (a Japanese era nam […]
Deploying the “Yori-Oya Yori-Ko” (lit. Close to Parent, CLose to Child) System and Providing Rewards Beyond Letters of Appreciation ※The & […]
