- 2023-07-31
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Hattori Hanzo Masanari, also known as “Oni no Hanzo,” was a ninja leader and spear master
The present-day name of Tokyo’s “Hanzomon” gate originates from Hattori Hanzo’s role in guarding Edo Castle. The Hattori clan […]
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- 2023-07-28
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Who was Ishida Mitsunari, a prominent military commander who played an active role in the Battle of Shizugatake?
Mitsunari’s representation as “inferior in military strength” was proven wrong as he showed great achievement in the Battle of Shizugatake During the […]
- 2023-07-27
- 2023-07-27
Who is Miyamoto Musashi? His Life as a Samurai and His Artistic Side
Approximately 400 years ago, there was a master swordsman known for his ‘nitō-ryū’ two-sword style named Miyamoto Musashi. In a period of turbulence, […]
- 2023-07-25
- 2023-07-21
What was the passion of Sanada Nobushige (Yukimura), who was defeated in the Battle of Sekigahara and resided at his estate in Kutoyama?
Sanada Nobushige (Yukimura), who was imprisoned by Tokugawa Ieyasu in Kutoyama (Kutoyama-cho, Itsu-gun, Wakayama Prefecture) after the Battle of Sekig […]
- 2023-07-22
- 2023-07-21
The Legacy of the Great Warrior Takeda Shingen: Shingen Zutsumi (Dike) – Built for the People: Kai’s Fiefdom Management
During the Warring States period, Takeda Shingen demonstrated his exceptional military talent and made a name for himself as a hero of the Kai region. […]
- 2023-07-20
Shingen Takeda, the greatest leader in the Warring States period, and his management techniques for the Takeda Army
During the Warring States period, Takeda Shingen of Kai was considered to have the potential to take over the world. He studied and practiced the mili […]
- 2023-07-16
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The Will and Legacy of Shingen
Nobunaga was angered by the takeover of land belonging to both Iwamura Castle and Naegi Castle after the death of the Toyama brothers. In October of t […]
- 2023-07-10
- 2023-07-10
The Secrets Behind the Unity and Strength of the Tokugawa vassals – Why Did the Samurai from Mikawa conquer the Realm?
Tokugawa Ieyasu, the main character in the 2023 historical drama “What Will Ieyasu Do?” (in Japanese : “Dousuru Ieyasu”) will […]
- 2023-07-07
- 2023-07-06
The pride of Shibata Katsuie, who underestimated Hideyoshi
Did the pride of the chief retainer get in the way? Shibata Katsuie, a fierce general known as “Oni Shibata,” served from the time of Oda […]
- 2023-07-04
- 2023-06-29
Takatora Todō: Ieyasu’s Most Trusted Confidant in His Later Years, a Man Who Changed Lords Seven Times
A Great Daimyō who Rose through the Ranks by Changing Lords Takatora Tōdō emerged during the era of Toyotomi Hideyoshi and became one of the prominent […]
- 2023-07-01
- 2023-06-29
Did Sanada Yukimura propose his father’s “secret plan” at the siege of Osaka?
Nobushige’s proposal, said to be his father Masayuki’s last words, was not accepted The anecdote that Sanada Masayuki, who was confi […]
- 2023-06-29
- 2023-06-29
Sanada Yukimura’s “Red Armor” that made renowned warriors tremble at first sight
The intimidating effect of Yukimura’s “Red Armor” that frightened the Tokugawa forces According to the “Osaka Gojin Yamaguchi […]
