Miyamoto Musashi
Miyamoto Musashi is considered one of the greatest samurai of all. Said to have fought over 60 duels and participated…
How To Visit The Site Of The Battle of Sekigahara
The best way to see the old battlefield is to start at the Sekigahara Town History and Folklore Museum, (350…
The Battle of Sekigahara. The biggest, bloodiest battle of the Samurai
Sekigahara was the biggest, the bloodiest, the most violent and most important of all samurai battles, fought between the factions…
Nagoya Castle
For over 350 years, Nagoya Castle stood as the biggest, the best designed, the most gorgeous, and well preserved of…
Japanese Swords, Tachi
Tachi are an early type of Japanese sword, worn by the nobility and warrior classes of feudal Japan. From the…
Maeda Toshiie
Maeda Toshiie was one of the leading generals of the Sengoku period under Oda Nobunaga and later Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Born…
Shimazu Tadahisa
Shimazu Tadahisa, the first of the Shimazu clan lords, was the son of the Shogun, Minamoto no Yoritomo, and was…
Azuchi-Momoyama Period（1568 – 1603)
The Azuchi Momoyama, or simply Momoyama Period spans the years 1573 to 1603 when political unification under Oda Nobunaga and…
The 47 Ronin Story
On the night of December 14, 1703, the legendary 47 Ronin led by Oishi Kuranosuke made their attack on…
Samurai Ceremonial Wear, Kamishimo
Kamishimo were a two piece formal ceremonial dress worn by Edo period samurai of rank at court and during ceremonies….
Old Kumano Road World Heritage Site
There remains a mystical aura along the Old Kumano Road（Kumano kodo / 熊野古道） as it winds its way through ancient…
The Battle of Okehazama
On the outskirts of Nagoya City, 2,500 samurai trounced an army of 35,000 in what became known as the Battle of…
Tokyo Station, Gateway to The Nation
Tokyo Station is a major commuter hub servicing some 380,000 people on average daily, and one that attracts many visitors…
Nara Period（AD 710 to 794)
In 710, the Imperial Government moved the nation’s capital to Nara, and the city of Heijo-Kyo was established, it’s design…