Samurai history and culture, researched and written by Australian born Chris Glenn, a 30 + year resident of Japan. https://teapaw.org/t.co/bYqwglsKao…
Nagoya City, Aichi, Japan
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NHK WORLD-JAPAN
NINJA TRUTH
Episode 25: SARUTOBI Sasuke - The Original Ninja Hero
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August 14, 2024. 10:30 - 10:45 / 15:30 - 15:45 / 21:30 - 21:45
August 15, 2024. 02:30 - 02:45 / 07:30 - 07:45
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Toyama Castle in Toyama City illuminated at night. Jinbocho in Tokyo is named after a descendant of the Jinbo clan who ruled it in the 1550’s. Demolished in 1871 after the feudal period ended, it was rebuilt in 1954.
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The latest edition of my NHK World TV series, Samurai Castles is available On Line, On Demand viewing here; www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/s…
Enjoy!
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Kabutowari, The Samurai Helmet Splitter, but could it really split a helmet open? What was it's real use?#samuraiweapons #samurai #samuraiarmor #martialarts #japanmartialarts open.substack.com/pub/samura…
Sunomata Ichiya Castle, the legendary castle was built in a Single Night by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, right under the noses of the enemy! How was it done? Find out on Substack! SAMURAIHISTORYCULTURE.SUBSTA…
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Samurai warlord Amago Haruhisa died of battle injuries on this day, Jan. 9, 1561. His action packed life reads like a book! See more on Substack bhttps://open.substack.com/pub/samuraihistoryculture/p/amago-haruhisa-a-real-sengoku-warlord?r=1lr6md&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Long in-depth article on National Treasure Hikone Castle's defensive features available now on Substack, subscribe to read!
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The Kabuto-no-O, the ties on a kabuto, were never really tied with cords running under the bottom lip as often shown in movies and TV. This was done only when wearing men-gu, (being protective masks such as …to read more click here!
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Todo Takatora’s helmet looks like a rabbit, and while born in the Year of the Rabbit, his helmet is supposed to represent a Chinese nobleman’s headwear. Known as a Toukannari Kabuto, the exaggerated ear-like pieces are actually lightweight.
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今年は兎年です
関ケ原の戦いに参加した藤堂高虎の兜は何をモチーフにしたものか分かりますか？
ウサギ見えるかもしれませんが、実は「唐冠形兜(とうかんなりかぶと)」といい、中国の冠をかたどったものです
皆さんは何に見えますか？🐰
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Happy New Year! 2023 is the Year of The Rabbit! Today's Samurai History & Culture Substack article is FREE, and looks at some interesting rabbit related tales. If you like what you see, subscribe!
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Naegi Castle, one of the most stunning castle ruins, particularly in autumn! Insta link now up, check it out!
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See the story of Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Ishida Mitsunari’s first meeting.
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SAMURAI CASTLES: Tenshu - The Tower Keep
Now available for viewing On Line, On Demand!
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Ishida Mitsunari was captured following his escape from the Battle of Sekigahara, 422 years ago today!
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October 27, 1600.
Western allied Daimyo, Mori Terumoto informs Eastern forces leader Tokugawa Ieyasu by letter that he is leaving Osaka…, details in the Battle of Sekigahara FB page.
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Nagahama Castle was constructed by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1575-1576 in the village of Imahama. more details on the FB site.
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Ai-Jirushi battle identification flags were worn attached to samurai armour. The larger Ai-Jirushu were worn on the left shoulder guard, and a smaller one was tied at the left hip. more details on the FB site.
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In Ena, Gifu Pref. for the Japan Yamajiro (mountain castle) Summit, as one of the panel speakers.Castle specialist Professor Nakai, castle writer Hagiwara Sachiko, and I talked about the Ena regions’ castles, their roles in history, and the samurai who made them
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In Miyamoto Musashi’s home town, filming a documentary at Musashi Shrine.
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