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…
Himeji Castle, a treasure from the past
Japanese castles are one of the nations’ most popular tourist attractions amongst foreign travelers. Of all the castles in Japan, only…
Tokugawa Ieyasu
Tokugawa Ieyasu was the first of the Tokugawa Shogun. Born January 31 1543 at Okazaki Castle in Aichi Prefecture, the…
Nagoya Castle
For over 350 years, Nagoya Castle stood as the biggest, the best designed, the most gorgeous, and well preserved of…
The 47 Ronin Story
On the night of December 14, 1703, the legendary 47 Ronin led by Oishi Kuranosuke made their attack on…
The Battle of Mitagahara
6 January 1573 Takeda Shingen (28,000) VS Tokugawa Ieyasu (11,000, including 3,000 Oda troops) The Battle of Mikatagahara almost changed…
Japanese Swords, Tachi
Tachi are an early type of Japanese sword, worn by the nobility and warrior classes of feudal Japan. From the…
The Martial Art Of Aikido
Aikido is a mentally and physically demanding modern martial art that teaches methods of unarmed defense while preventing the attacker…
Maeda Toshiie
Maeda Toshiie was one of the leading generals of the Sengoku period under Oda Nobunaga and later Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Born…
Miyamoto Musashi
Miyamoto Musashi is considered one of the greatest samurai of all. Said to have fought over 60 duels and participated…
Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Toyotomi Hideyoshi（1537 ~ 1598 ) Toyotomi Hideyoshi was not a physically strong man. He had risen rapidly in the ranks…
Hamarikyu, Garden of the Shogun
Situated close to the mouth of the Sumida River is one of Tokyo’s special historic sites, and one recognized as…
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Mimasaka: Miyamoto Musashi’s Birthplace
In the northeast of Okayama Prefecture on the border of Hyogo Prefecture, is the quaint little village of Miyamoto in…
The Battle of Shizugatake
The Battle of Shizugatake was fought on Mt. Shizugatake in Omi Province on the northeastern ridge between Lake Biwa and…