Words related to sexuality during the Edo period vary in their usage today, with some still being used, others having changed meanings, and some no lo […]
Words used during the Edo period. There are words that were spoken with unexpected meanings or used in completely different ways from the present. Her […]
Words’ expressions and meanings change over time. Some words used in the Edo period may have become unfamiliar in the present day. Here, we will focus […]
Introduction In the long course of Japanese history, samurai reigned for 700 years. Of course, the Emperor was virtually the leader, yet samurai were […]
Introduction Japan is widely known for samurai and bushi warriors. In present-day Japan, we might refer to people who succeed all over the world as &# […]
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 […]
Restrained by the Pride of being a Distinguished Family thus unable to Demonstrate strong Leadership The Odawara Hojo clan, which began with Ise Sōzu& […]
Introduction Sengoku Period is the period in which bushi warriors were able to distinguish themselves the most in battle. During this period, there we […]
Introduction In the 2023 historical drama series “What Will You Do, Ieyasu?”, Matsumoto Jun has been chosen to portray the protagonist, To […]
Introduction Sometimes referred to as “the man of the revolutionary temperament of the Sengoku Period”, Oda Nobunaga started as a small daimyo of the […]
Introduction We usually imagine brave and mighty men engaging in battle when we all think of Samurai. Since ancient times, traditional ideal Japanese […]
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 […]
