- 2023-08-24
- 2023-06-23
Why did Katsuyori go to the Battle of Nagashino and lose?
The relationship with the older seniors that troubled Katsuyori after he succeeded as the head of the family The biggest issue for Katsuyori, as the […]
- 2023-08-21
- 2023-08-17
Sakamoto Ryoma – A Great Japanese Reformer
Sakamoto Ryoma was a man who played an active role in the Meiji Restoration (a general term for political and social changes at the end of the 19th c […]
- 2023-08-20
- 2023-08-17
The Mystery of Akechi Mitsuhide and Honnoji
Akechi Mitsuhide was a general of the Warring States period, known for his victory over Oda Nobunaga at Honnoji. Although he is known as the one who p […]
- 2023-08-19
- 2023-08-17
The Unyielding Spirit of Tokiyuki Hojo: An Iconic Samurai Resilience
Samurai. The term itself evokes powerful images of feudal Japan, of armored warriors standing atop castle walls, swords gleaming in the waning light o […]
- 2023-08-18
- 2023-08-17
Edo’s Sex Dictionary: “Okaicho,” A familiar today which has been around since the Edo period
Words used in the Warring States period may change and be expressed differently in the Edo period. The same is true when comparing the Edo period with […]
- 2023-08-17
- 2023-08-17
Yoshimune Tokugawa: The Hero of the Samurai Era
From the graceful arc of a katana mid-swing to the profound wisdom hidden in a brief Haiku, few periods in history are as fascinating as the Samurai e […]
- 2023-08-15
The skilled swordsman “Saito Hajime” who survived even after the Meiji Restoration, joined the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, and participated in the Satsuma Rebellion
Saito was born in Edo in 1844 as the son of a foot soldier from the Harima domain, Akashi clan. His father later acquired a samurai rank, becoming a […]
- 2023-08-12
- 2023-07-27
The Genius Swordsman “Soji Okita” Who Led the Shinsengumi with an Incurable Illness
Okita Soji is one of the most popular of the Shinsengumi members for his excellent swordsmanship and other skills. What was his life like as he ran th […]
- 2023-08-09
- 2023-07-27
Why did Hijikata Toshizo fight through the Battle of Aizu and the Battle of Hakodate to the end, even when the odds were so slim?
The “Demonic Second-in-Command” who never let go of his sword until the very end. When it comes to the Shinsengumi, Hijikata Toshizo, who […]
- 2023-08-06
- 2023-07-27
The Driving Force Behind Hijikata Toshizo Was Neither “Imperialism” Nor “Exclusionism“! The Depiction in the Film “Baragaki: Unbroken Samurai”
What drove the Shinsengumi to chase their dreams instead of following the times? Siba Ryotaro, the author of the timeless masterpiece “Moeyo Ken […]
- 2023-08-03
- 2023-07-26
Hijikata Toshizo, Sugawara no Michizane, and Ii Naosuke’s “Words of Resignation”-The Heroes’ resolve and outlook on life
Jisei, or Death Poem, is a poem composed to bid farewell to this world, and be read after the person has passed on. In this article, we will read deat […]
- 2023-07-31
- 2023-07-26
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 […]
