Author: japanup_akane

Akechi Mitsuhide, who is famous for being the leader at the ‘Honnouji Rebellion’…

Born in Edo, as a Son of Hatamoto, a Direct Retainer of the Shogun…

This time we will talk about Yoritomo’s life, who established the very first “Samurai Administration”…

Masamune has significantly influenced the History of Japan, and particularly the Tohoku region…  

The icon of Miyamoto Musashi is the dual-wielding style which means fighting with two swords…

Uesugi Kenshin (上杉謙信) was a powerful warlord, a brilliant strategist…

“Tea” is an essential beverage in Japan……

Tokugawa Ieyasu (1543-1616) is the third of the three great unifiers of Japan …

Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1537-1598) is one of the most remarkable commanders..

Who is your most favorite samurai?  Who do you know at all?