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Hosokawa Tadaoki
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Hosokawa Tadaoki

ByJapan World September 28, 2022

Hosokawa Tadaoki was a veteran warrior and daimyo of the Warring States period. He fought his first battle under Oda…

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Himeji Castle, a treasure from the past
Castles | History | Samurai

Himeji Castle, a treasure from the past

ByJapan World September 24, 2022

Japanese castles are one of the nations’ most popular tourist attractions amongst foreign travelers.  Of all the castles in Japan, only…

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Samurai and traditional formal Men’s Attire, Hakama
About Japan | Samurai

Samurai and traditional formal Men’s Attire, Hakama

ByJapan World September 24, 2022

Hakama are a part of traditional Japanese clothing worn primarily by samurai, men of position and rank, and during ceremonies….

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Toyotomi Hideyoshi
History | Samurai

Toyotomi Hideyoshi

ByJapan World September 24, 2022

Toyotomi Hideyoshi(1537 ~ 1598 ) Toyotomi Hideyoshi was not a physically strong man. He had risen rapidly in the ranks…

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Miyamoto Musashi
Great Battles | Samurai

Miyamoto Musashi

ByJapan World September 22, 2022

Miyamoto Musashi is considered one of the greatest samurai of all. Said to have fought over 60 duels and participated…

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How To Visit The Site Of The Battle of Sekigahara
Great Battles | Samurai

How To Visit The Site Of The Battle of Sekigahara

ByJapan World September 22, 2022

The best way to see the old battlefield is to start at the Sekigahara Town History and Folklore Museum, (350…

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The Battle of Sekigahara. The biggest, bloodiest battle of the Samurai
Great Battles | Samurai

The Battle of Sekigahara. The biggest, bloodiest battle of the Samurai

ByJapan World September 21, 2022

Sekigahara was the biggest, the bloodiest, the most violent and most important of all samurai battles, fought between the factions…

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Japanese Swords, Tachi
About Japan | Samurai

Japanese Swords, Tachi

ByJapan World September 21, 2022

Tachi are an early type of Japanese sword, worn by the nobility and warrior classes of feudal Japan. From the…

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Maeda Toshiie
Samurai

Maeda Toshiie

ByJapan World September 21, 2022

Maeda Toshiie was one of the leading generals of the Sengoku period under Oda Nobunaga and later Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Born…

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Shimazu Tadahisa
Samurai

Shimazu Tadahisa

ByJapan World September 21, 2022

Shimazu Tadahisa, the first of the Shimazu clan lords, was the son of the Shogun, Minamoto no Yoritomo, and was…

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The 47 Ronin Story
History | Samurai

The 47 Ronin Story

ByJapan World September 21, 2022

  On the night of December 14, 1703, the legendary 47 Ronin led by Oishi Kuranosuke made their attack on…

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Samurai Ceremonial Wear, Kamishimo
About Japan | Samurai

Samurai Ceremonial Wear, Kamishimo

ByJapan World September 21, 2022

Kamishimo were a two piece formal ceremonial dress worn by Edo period samurai of rank at court and during ceremonies….

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The Battle of Okehazama
About Japan | Great Battles | History | Samurai

The Battle of Okehazama

ByJapan World September 21, 2022

On the outskirts of Nagoya City, 2,500 samurai trounced an army of 35,000 in what became known as the Battle of…

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Tokugawa Ieyasu
About Japan | History | Samurai

Tokugawa Ieyasu

ByJapan World September 21, 2022

Tokugawa Ieyasu was the first of the Tokugawa Shogun. Born January 31 1543 at Okazaki Castle in Aichi Prefecture, the…

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