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Today, Tokyo snugly fills 850 square miles, and its population is somewhere in the region of 10 million souls—most of them, it often seems, trying to catch a train atShinjukuStation. Not bad for an old fishing village. Head over toWhy This Isn’t Kyoto Cheapo (Or, a Free History of...
Zenkoji Temple is famous for having been one of the bases of operations for Uesugi Kenshin during his battles against Takeda Shingen, during Japan's Warring States period (Sengoku era).Nowadays, restaurants and souvenir shops can be found down the Zenkoji Omotesando street, as well as the ...
Koei Tecmo Games continues its unique interpretation of the warring states period (also known as the Sengoku period) in Japan with last week’s release of Nioh 2. In this article, we’ll be shining a spotlight on the figures, battlefields, and lore that populated this turbulent ...
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The Ichijōdani Asakura Ruins are remnants of a samurai town paused in the Sengoku period (15th – 16th century). Ruled by the Asakura clan, it once flourished with temples, houses, and shops. Excavation brought the town back to life — minus the inhabitants — so you can now walk through...
Kabuki plays fall into one of three categories: shosagato, with an emphasis on dance; jidai-mono, historical stories of military conflict and political intrigue covering the Sengoku period from the mid-15th to the early 17th-centuries; and sewa-mono, post-Sengoku period stories of domestic ...
Within Japan, Oda Nobunaga is considered the most famous samurai. He was the head of the very powerful Oda clan and was one of the leading figures of the Sengoku period. He is regarded as the first Great Unifier of Japan. Do samurai still exist? No, they no longer exist. While their...
“The Last Samurai” with Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe. Going back a few hundred years, the Sengoku period in Japan, which encompasses nearly 500 years, is a time where the samurai were needed to keep the peace. Unfortunately, it’s also known for near-constant civil war, social upheaval,...
Odawara Castle is the symbol of Odawara and is thought to have been constructed during the "Sengoku" (Warring States) period in the mid-15th century. Today, the inside of the castle features a museum with exhibits about the castle's history and an observation deck offering sweeping views of...