Being a writer is a lot of work. Most of your time is spent in front of a computer, either typing the next chapter of a book or researching various things on the Internet for said book. Since so much of my time recently has been spent working on the historical fiction novel, I don’t … Continue reading Five Interesting Facts from January 2023 Research
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Ōdachis and Giants
The internet is a blessing and a curse, especially nowadays, where you can type anything into a search bar and find any information that supports your viewpoint on any subject of your choice. Of course, this includes history, and it has led to some very frustrating discussions with people who think they can tell you … Continue reading Ōdachis and Giants
Welcome to the Blog (2023 Goals)
For those who have been following me for the past few years on social media, know that a change comes to the website every year. Sometimes its removing something, while other times, its adding something. This year, I’m adding a new part to the website that came out of two things that happened in 2022. … Continue reading Welcome to the Blog (2023 Goals)
Fujita Nobuyoshi: The Catalyst of Sekigahara
Fujita Nobuyoshi When it comes to wars, people always look for the “how” and “why”. Most believe it is simple to pinpoint one exact thing that lit the first spark of war, and sometimes we are given a short explanation while in school, or just reading a history book that briefly touches on the subject. … Continue reading Fujita Nobuyoshi: The Catalyst of Sekigahara
‘Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings 2’ Review
Toyotomi Hideyoshi as he appears in Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings 2 Spoilers Ahead! Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings 2 is the second season to the Sengoku BASARA anime franchise, which was released in 2010. Our favorite characters from season one, come back to face yet another enemy: Toyotomi Hideyoshi. While I love the Sengoku BASARA franchise, … Continue reading ‘Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings 2’ Review
Sanada Masayuki
Portrait of Sanada Masayuki Sanada Masayuki (1547—July 13, 1611) was a damiyō who controlled Ueda Castle in Shinano Province and is famous for being the father of Sanada Nobuyuki and Sanada Yukimura. He started out being a vassal to the Takeda, however, after the clan fell in 1582, he managed to work his way through … Continue reading Sanada Masayuki
Yamanote-dono
Sanada clan mon There is very little information about this woman, so I apologize for the short article. I was amazed to find that the Japanese Wiki Corpus had an article on her, so most of the information will be coming from that source. Yamanote-dono (?—July 20, 1613) was the wife to Sanada Masayuki and … Continue reading Yamanote-dono
Mori Ranmaru and Wakashudō
Mori Ranmaru's official artwork from Samurai Warriors 4 Mori Ranmaru is one of the most famous figures to come from the Sengoku Jidai, almost as famous as the lord he served, Oda Nobunaga. Much like others from this era, his life is shrouded in mystery, with a lot of what we know coming from Edo … Continue reading Mori Ranmaru and Wakashudō
Naitō Joan
Naitō Joan Naitō Joan (c.1549-1626) was a Kirishitan samurai during the Sengoku Jidai and is famous for his role in the failed peace negotiations between the Japanese and the Chinese during the Imjin Wars (1592-1598). Little is known about Joan, for his sister, Julia, is more famous. He is also known by many different names, … Continue reading Naitō Joan
Aya-Gozen
Nagao Masakage (left) with Aya-Gozen (right) Aya-Gozen (1524-March 10, 1609), also known as Sentō-in, was the mother of Uesugi Kagekatsu. Not much is known about her here in the West, only being able to find two articles that talk about her, and unfortunately, one is Wikipedia. It is known that her father was Nagao Tamekage, … Continue reading Aya-Gozen