This week, we arrive at the end of the Ashikaga. What were the final 100 years of Ashikaga “rule” like,…
This week, we do a deep dive on the life of Ashikaga Yoshimasa and the lead up to the Onin…
This week we turn away from politics to discuss religion, art, and the economy during the age of the Ashikaga.…
This week: war in the Ashikaga age. Plus; the reign of Ashikaga Yoshimitsu is generally considered the zenith of Ashikaga…
This week we start a multipart series on the Muromachi period and the reign of the Ashikaga family. How did…
This week, we cover the story and legacy of the great warrior Kusunoki Masashige. Why does he have the unique…
This week, we take on the legend of Miyamoto Musashi. How is it that a person we know very little…
This week, we conclude our up close look at the Shimazu family and Satsuma domain with a consideration of how…
This week, we cover the sengoku era history of the Shimazu clan, and their meteoric ascent from minor lords to…
This week, we start a short series on the history of one of the most influential fiefdoms in Japanese history…