Japanese Castles Japanese castles, or shiro 城, are among the most iconic symbols of Japan’s feudal era, reflecting a fascinating blend of military necessity, political power, and cultural sophistication. Their evolution spans several centuries, mirroring the country’s turbulent history and shifting priorities from defense to governance and aesthetic grandeur. There are castles all over Japan …
Introduction During your travels in Japan you may have passed an elementary school. If you look closely many of them will have the statue of a young boy reading a book while carrying wood and sticks on his back. Ninomiya Kinjiro (1787–1856), also known as Ninomiya Sontoku, was a Japanese agricultural reformer, philosopher, and economist …
The Shogun series revolves around the death of the historical figure Toyotomi Hideyoshi. He was the second of the three great unifiers in Japan and his Siege of Odawara is a turning point in his reign.
The Warring States period (approximately 1467 to 1615) in Japan was an era of relentless conflict and intrigue when various regional warlords throughout Japan called Daimyo vied for influence, territory, and control. It was also a time when ninja clans such as the Fuma Ninja Clan rose to prominence.
