Author Archives: SamuraiKatana

The Meiji Period – A Time of Change & a Future of Development

The Meiji Period  The Meiji period was among the most important times in Japanese history. In the year 1868 of Japan’s feudal period, the Tokugawa Shogun who ruled the country[... ]

Ichi-no-Tani Battle: The Fall of the Fortress

Ichi-no-Tani Battle The Ichi-no-Tani battle was one of the highlights of the Genpei war in the 12th century of Japan’s medieval period. And was a very momentous event for the[... ]

The Toyotomi Clan – The Loyal Vassal of Lords

The Toyotomi Clan Toyotomi Hideyoshi was a Daimyo from the Toyotomi clan which played a vital role in Japan’s history. Yet only a few of them were greatly significant such[... ]

Tokugawa Shogunate – A Period of Peace and Pre-Modernization

Tokugawa Shogunate The Tokugawa Shogunate is commonly referred to as the Edo or the Tokugawa Bakufu. This was the last military government of feudal Japan. During this period, Japan was[... ]

Unknown Japanese Weapons in the Absence of Swords

Japanese Samurai Weapons There were instances where Samurai swords were not considered ideal to complete a task; thus, other weapons are used to achieve victory in battles. With that, the Chonin[... ]

The Sengoku Period – Era of Significance and Prominence

The Sengoku Period Among the most prominent periods of Japan’s history was the Sengoku period. It was a time in the country’s history that was significantly notable due to social[... ]

Rise of the Ashikaga Shogunate – Ultimate Rule and Power

Rise of the Ashikaga Shogunate The Ashikaga Shogunate ruled in the years 1336 to 1573, as feudal government run by the Ashikaga clan. The Shoguns were considered as the de[... ]

The Kamakura Period – The End of Tyranny and the Start of a New

The Kamakura Period The Kamakura period was a time in Japanese history that marks the rule of the Kamakura Shogunate. It was established officially in the year 1192 in Kamakura[... ]

The Heian Period Golden Age: 794-1185 A.D

Japan Heian Period Japan has gone through numerous historical periods and one of these early eras include the Heian Period which covers the years 794 to 1185 CE. It was[... ]

The Main Weapons of the Samurai – More than Just Swordsmen

The Main Weapons of the Samurai The known main Samurai weapons of Fuedal Japan includes the Katana and the Wakizashi – two swords that represented their class in the society.[... ]