- 2023-06-17
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What is a Samurai?
Introduction In the long course of Japanese history, samurai reigned for 700 years. Of course, the Emperor was virtually the leader, yet samurai were […]
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- 2023-06-07
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The Fatal Fall of Takatenjin Castle and the Destruction of the Takeda Clan
Katsuyori’s Failure to Send Reinforcements to Takatenjin Castle The fall of Takatenjin Castle is said to have had a major impact on the destruct […]
- 2023-06-02
- 2023-06-02
Uesugi Kenshin
Introduction Sengoku Period is the period in which bushi warriors were able to distinguish themselves the most in battle. During this period, there we […]
- 2023-03-29
- 2023-06-02
Oda Nobunaga
Introduction Sometimes referred to as “the man of the revolutionary temperament of the Sengoku Period”, Oda Nobunaga started as a small daimyo of the […]
- 2023-03-25
- 2023-06-02
Okita Soji
Introduction In the final years of the Edo Period when the samurais were engaged in their last battles, the Shinsengumi stood out for distinguishing t […]
- 2023-01-19
- 2023-06-02
Ronin
Introduction A “ronin” is what you call a bushi who separated from their master and lost their salary. They were referred to as “ronin” meaning one in […]
- 2023-01-19
- 2023-06-14
Samurai
What is a Samurai? Samurai is a collective term for warriors. During the early Heian period (794-1185), when samurai first appeared, their primary dut […]
- 2023-01-19
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Minamoto no Yoshitsune
Introduction Minamoto no Yoshitsune is sometimes called the general of tragedy. Now why has he become known for this name? And what was the reason beh […]
- 2023-01-19
- 2023-06-02
Hattori Hanzo
Introduction Speaking of Hattori Hanzo, many people probably imagine a “Ninja” who uses Ninjutsu (ninja techniques).However, did you know that there w […]
- 2023-01-19
- 2023-06-02
Tomoe Gozen
Introduction Tomoe Gozen was a strong and brave female warrior who was active in the end Heian period at the end of the 12th century.Tomoe Gozen playe […]
- 2023-01-19
- 2023-06-02
Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Introduction Toyotomi Hideyoshi was born from a low rank and successfully broke through as the great unifier, though how did he succeed in his life wi […]
- 2023-01-19
- 2023-06-02
Takeda Shingen
Introduction Takeda Shingen is regarded as the strongest feudal lord in the Sengoku (Warring States) period in Japan. “Takeda Calvary Corps” led by hi […]
