Naoe Kanetsugu's official artwork from Samurai Warriors 4 The Battle of Sekigahara is one of the most well-known battles in Japan’s history. It is an impressive and important battle, yet much of the history that surrounds it tends to be forgotten at times, especially by those who study the battle for military strategy only. The … Continue reading The Controversial Naoe-jo
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‘Silence’ and Suffering: A Review and Reflection
WARNING: SPOLIER ALERT! Note: This review is different from previous ones, for it is more of opinion piece than a historical analysis. Suffering is an unfortunate part of life that happens to all of us. We see it play every day in many ways. On a larger scale, suffering has come in the form of … Continue reading ‘Silence’ and Suffering: A Review and Reflection
‘Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan’ Full Review (Pt. 2)
Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan promotional banner For a review of episodes 1-3, click here. Welcome back! We are continuing to look into the Netflix docuseries, Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan, which was released in February 2021. In light of recent events, I have decided to release an episode-by-episode review of the series. … Continue reading ‘Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan’ Full Review (Pt. 2)
‘Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings’ Season 1 Review
Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Poster Spoiler Alert! Cue “Jap” by Abingdon Boys School. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings is the animated television show version of the famous video game series that is produced by Capcom. The show is a much watch for any Sengoku BASARA fan, and for anyone who loves the Sengoku Jidai, for there … Continue reading ‘Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings’ Season 1 Review
‘Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan’ Full Review (Pt. 1)
Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan Logo for Netflix It has been almost a year since the docuseries Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan has been released on Netflix. Considering how much time has passed, I was not going to bother with an episode-by-episode review of this show. I have since found out that this … Continue reading ‘Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan’ Full Review (Pt. 1)
‘Visions’ of Samurai
Star Wars Visions artwork Yes, I am one of those crazy people who still enjoys Star Wars. I loved it as a kid growing up, and I love the new stuff that has been coming out recently, especially Star Wars Visions. Released on Disney+ on September 22, 2021, this analogy series has brand new stories to tell and have … Continue reading ‘Visions’ of Samurai
Christmas in Sengoku Japan
"Merī kurisumasu"! It is undisputed that Christmas is the number one most celebrated holiday worldwide. While it is a staple for many Christians, the holiday is also celebrated in areas where Christianity is not as prominent. Japan is one of these examples. While there is a Christian population in the country, Christmas actually looks more … Continue reading Christmas in Sengoku Japan
The Legend of the Sanada 10 Braves
Film poster for Sanada 10 Braves The Siege of Ōsaka Castle was the last stand for the Toyotomi clan against the new shogunate which Tokugawa Ieyasu established in 1603. It was the final chance for the Toyotomi to take back the country and they had a number of samurai willing to help. One of them was … Continue reading The Legend of the Sanada 10 Braves
Other Sekigahara Sideshows
Map of Japan before Sekigahara Sekigahara was not just the battle that was fought on October 21, 1600. There were campaigns in the north and south and all over the main island of Honshū. Unfortunately, since Sekigahara gets all the attention from historians, many of these other battles and sieges get set aside. Research on … Continue reading Other Sekigahara Sideshows
Sengoku Hauntings: Hitobashira
Monument to the victims of hitobashira at the Jomon Tunnel On May 16, 1968, the Tokachi Earthquake hit northern Japan, registering as an 8.3 magnitude on the Richter scale. It caused a significant amount of damage and triggered a tsunami. One of the structures that was damaged by the earthquake was the Jomon Tunnel, which … Continue reading Sengoku Hauntings: Hitobashira