Author Archives: SamuraiKatana

What is Tamahagane?

Tamahagane There are various Japanese swords made of Tamahagane steel, but what is Tamahagane? It is a kind of steel that originated from Japan for producing classic Nihonto. In a[... ]

How the Japanese Sword Evolved Into Today’s Modern Katana

Japanese Sword Evolution The Japanese sword went through a lot of changes before it evolved into today’s modern Katana. It is the product of centuries of refinement. It changed based[... ]

Katana in the Era of Peace

The Katana in the era of peace is a valuable symbol for a Samurai’s identity. It is the ‘Soul of the Samurai.’ The Samurai[... ]

The Imjin War of 1592 and 1597 (The Japanese Invasions of Korea)

The Imjin War of 1592 and 1597 The Japanese Invasions of Korea or the Imjin war is separated into two linked operations: the first one that happened in 1592, and[... ]

The New Bakufu – A Beginning of Change in the Edo Period

The New Bakufu – The Edo Period The Edo period was one of the known eras in Japanese history. Some refer to it as the Tokugawa period. It lasted from[... ]

Minatogawa: The Final Battlefield of Kusunoki Masashige

Minatogawa: The Last Stand Minatogawa is the Final Battlefield of Kusunoki Masashige. The battle showed why Kusunoki Masashige is one of the most commendable warriors in Japanese history. He is[... ]

Shinsengumi: Tokugawa Shogunate’s Warriors

The Shinsengumi The Shinsengumi, the warriors of the Tokugawa Shogunate, is a group of individuals recruited by the Bakufu. They were to safeguard Kyoto from the radical loyalists of the[... ]

The Siege of Odawara: Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s campaign against the Hōjō clan

The Siege of Odawara In 1590, the third Siege of Odawara took place. Meanwhile, the Hojo clan is the last strong resistance against the flourishing leadership of  Toyotomi Hideyoshi. He[... ]

The Rich History of the Samurai’s Primary Sword, the Katana

History of Katana The Katana is a classic Japanese sword. The Samurai were the ones who utilized this in battle. The sword had a strikingly unique exterior. Its blade had[... ]

The Battle of Tenno-ji: The Fall of Toyotomi Hideyori

The Battle of Tenno-ji The Battle of Tenno-ji is the final phase in the Osaka siege. It is under the power of Ieyasu Tokugawa against the last descendants of the Toyotomi[... ]