Urakusai: Nobunaga's Brother and the Samurai Tea Master Who Created Jo-anNew!!
Who was Urakusai (有楽斎 / Oda Nagamasu), Oda Nobunaga’s brother and a samurai tea master? Discover the story behind Jo-an (如庵), a National Treasure tea room, and his philosophy. 書籍でさらに詳しく解説。
The Battles of Kawanakajima: Shingen and Kenshin - Japan's Greatest Walords Rivaly
Explore the Battles of Kawanakajima, the legendary rivalry between Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin. Discover the strategies, key battles, and historical significance of one of the greatest conflicts in samurai history.
The Battle of Mikatagahara: How Takeda Shingen Crushed Tokugawa Ieyasu
The Battle of Mikatagahara (1572): How Takeda Shingen lured Tokugawa Ieyasu into a devastating trap, crushed his army, and came within reach of total victory—until fate intervened.
Ichijo-dani Asakura Clan Ruins
Nestled in the quiet mountains of eastern Fukui Prefecture lies Ichijo-dani. This castle town served as the political and cultural center of the Asakura clan, who ruled the Echizen Province (present-day Fukui Prefecture) for five generations over a span of 103 years during the Warring States period. Asakura Sōteki (1477–1555, 朝倉宗滴), a wise and strategic […]
Sanada Maru: Sanada Yukimura's Last Stand at the Siege of Osaka
Discover Sanada Yukimura’s last stand at the Siege of Osaka. From the fortress of Sanada Maru, his red-armored warriors launched a legendary charge against Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Ueda Castle: The Fortress That Repelled the Tokugawa Army Twice
In the turbulent age of the Warring States period, when warlords vied for supremacy, a genius strategist, Sanada Masayuki, who rose from the rank of an ashigaru commander to warlord, built the formidable Ueda Castle, renowned for repelling the overwhelming armies of Tokugawa not once, but twice. Masayuki was described by the unifier of the […]
Oda Nobunaga at Gifu Castle: The Rise of Tenka Fubu
Oda Nobunaga’s rise from turmoil to power—discover how he unified Owari, won the Battle of Okehazama, and from Gifu Castle proclaimed his vision of Tenka Fubu.
Nagasaki Port, the Blooming Nanban Trade and Christianity
The Namban Screen, created by Kano Naizen, a renowned painter of the Kano School, is regarded as one of the most exceptional screen paintings on gold foil paper. This masterpiece has an impressive width of approximately 3.5 meters and comprises a pair of six-panel folding screens. The term Nanban refers specifically to the southern regions […]
Takeda Shingen, the Strongest Warlord of Sengoku-era, Lost to Time
Discover the life of Takeda Shingen, the “Tiger of Kai”—his battles with Uesugi Kenshin, victory over Tokugawa Ieyasu, and why even Japan’s greatest strategist could not defeat time.
The Battle of Sekigahara
On 21 October 1600 (15 September 1600 in the Keicho era), the Battle of Sekigahara, the largest battle in Japanese history, was fought mainly in the Sekigahara area. The Eastern Army, led by Tokugawa Ieyasu (1543-1616, 徳川家康), about 70,000 to 80,000 soldiers, some of whom were loyal to Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1537-1598, 豊臣秀吉), clashed with the […]