Tag Archives: Imperial family

Rise of the Royal Warriors: The Taira Heishi

The Taira clan The Taira clan, who were also called the Heike, was a warrior family of influence and power during the 12th century. Their family history goes all the[... ]

The Most Badass Onna-Bugeisha of All Times

Japanese Emperors and Empresses Tennō (天皇) is a Japanese word for the Emperor of Japan, the head of the Imperial Family. There are a lot of people asking if the[... ]

The Most Remarkable Japanese Mythology and Legends

Japanese Mythology The mythology of Japan has an epic history (including that of the Samurai!), beginning from 2,000 years ago. It embraces two major religious traditions, the Shinto and Buddhist[... ]