The ShogunateEpisode 6 of Shogun, titled "Ladies of the Willow World" sees a new revelation about the Lady Ochiba and the aftermath of the disastrous earthquake which shook Anjiro.
Shogun (2024) Episode 6 ReviewThe Shogunate2024-03-27 | Episode 6 of Shogun, titled "Ladies of the Willow World" sees a new revelation about the Lady Ochiba and the aftermath of the disastrous earthquake which shook Anjiro.
#Shogun #hulu #FXWarlord: Awaji - First Look | Nanbokucho Warfare Game!The Shogunate2024-10-02 | In this video we explore the demo for Warlord: Awaji, an upcoming indie samurai game set during Japan's violent 14th century!
#Samurai #Japan #HistoryGhost of Yōtei - History and SpeculationThe Shogunate2024-09-25 | We finally have our first trailer for the upcoming sequel to Ghost of Tsushima. This time we are traveling to Hokkaido in the newly announced "Ghost of Yōtei"! In this video we dive into some of the history of the setting and get into a bit of speculation.
#Samurai #Game #ghostofyoteiSamurai Sourcebook - Interview with Historian Thomas ConlanThe Shogunate2024-09-13 | In this video I am honored to be joined once again by author and professor Thomas Conlan of Princeton University. It is here we will discuss his new samurai sourcebook which dives deep into many translated texts across the eras of premodern Japan!
#Samurai #Japan #HistoryKUBI | Samurai Film ReviewThe Shogunate2024-09-07 | Kubi is an epic new film from legendary Japanese actor and comedian Takeshi Kitano! In this film he examine the scheming which led to the rise of Hashiba Hideyoshi in the build up to the Honnoji Incident and battle of Yamazaki!
#Samurai #Film #ReviewWarlord: Awaji - Interview with Historian Thomas ConlanThe Shogunate2024-08-27 | Warlord: Awaji is an upcoming samurai indie game made by Darkmatter Games! The game takes place during the 14th century, a time period not often depicted in samurai games. In this video I meet with Matthew from Darkmatter Games and Historian Thomas Conlan who is serving as historical advisor for the game!
#Samurai #Japan #HistoryPainting Uesugi Kenshin and Talking About Samurai - 200,000 Subscriber SpecialThe Shogunate2024-08-25 | Thank you all so much for 200,000 subscribers!!! To commemorate the milestone, I thought we should keep things simple and have some fun painting samurai miniatures and talking about samurai and other related stuff!
This Uesugi Kenshin miniature is from Fireforge Games. Here is a link to see more of their samurai miniatures fireforge-games.com/samurai-147
#Samurai #miniatures #JapanThe Origins of the Shogun and the Bushi | Setting the Stage (UPDATED) Episode 1The Shogunate2024-08-15 | It is time we revisit the first series I did on this channel in order to update and expand! Let us start off again by examining the early wars of the Yamato state and the origins of the shogun and the bushi!
I want to thank Sengoku Studies戦国研究 for helping me check over the script for this video to ensure its accuracy. Link to his channel: youtube.com/@SengokuStudies
Sources Used: "Hired Swords: The Rise of Private Warrior Power in Early Japan" by Karl Friday "Samurai Warfare and the State in Early Medieval Japan" by Karl Friday "Samurai and the Warrior Culture of Japan, 471-1877" by Thomas Conlan "A History of Japan" by RHP Mason and JG Caiger "A History of the Samurai" by Jonathan López-Vera "Samurai Battles" by Michael Sharpe "Samurai: An Illustrated History" by Mistuo Kure Additional information found through the Japanese Wiki Corpus
Music from: "At the Precipice of a Dying Light" by Dan Bodan Music from Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 Music from Star Wars: The Old Republic
Artwork: Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Art from Osprey Publications Art from Tuttle Publishing Other modern artist renditions and photos as well as photos from Wikipedia, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!
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Nick Hooper Paul Jeff TollarThe 47 Ronin | The Edo Period Episode 7The Shogunate2024-07-16 | As Japan comes under a wave of strict new laws decreed by Shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, the tension is set to burst when a group of 47 Ronin carry out a now legendary attack against a rival government official, eventually coming to be known as the Ako Incident.
Sources Used: "Legends of the Samurai" by Hiroaki Sato "A History of Japan" by RHP Mason and JG Caiger "A History of the Samurai" by Jonathan López-Vera "The Samurai Encyclopedia" by Constantine Nomikos Vaporis "Hagakure" by Yamamoto Tsunetomo Additional information found through the Japanese Wiki Corpus
Artwork: Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Other modern artist renditions and photos as well as photos from Wikipedia, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!
#Samurai #History #JapanThe Story of SHOGUN Seasons 2 and 3The Shogunate2024-06-30 | What comes next for Shogun? With seasons 2 and 3 on the way, let's dive in and discuss where the series could possibly go!
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#Shogun #hulu #FXTimeline of Samurai Rule in JapanThe Shogunate2024-06-15 | In this video we dive into history to examine a timeline of samurai rule, to see how long they were either highly influential or in full of the Japanese government.
I want to thank Sengoku Studies戦国研究 for helping me check over the script for this video to ensure its accuracy. Link to his channel: youtube.com/@SengokuStudies
Sources Used: "A History of Japan" by RHP Mason and JG Caiger "A History of the Samurai" by Jonathan López-Vera "Samurai and the Warrior Culture of Japan, 471-1877" by Thomas Conlan "The Samurai Encyclopedia" by Constantine Nomikos Vaporis "Samurai Battles" by Michael Sharpe Additional information found through the Japanese Wiki Corpus
Music: "Chugoku Region" from Samurai Warriors 2: Empires
Artwork and Images: Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Art from Osprey Publications. Other modern artist renditions and photos, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!
#Samurai #History #JapanIn Defense of Akechi MitsuhideThe Shogunate2024-06-01 | Akechi Mitsuhide, known widely as the greatest traitor in Japanese history, but also as perhaps Japan's greatest mystery. Let us explore this fascinating and influential figure, to discover the truth that may lie beneath the story of his legendary betrayal.
Sources: Passages from "The Chronicle of Lord Nobunaga" by Ota Gyuichi "Hideyoshi" by Marry Elizabeth Berry "On Haiku" by Hiroaki Sato "Legends of the Samurai" by Hiroaki Sato "History of the Samurai" by Jonathan Lopez-Vera "Samurai Battles" by Michael Sharpe Various articles from the Japanese Wiki Corpus, including japanesewiki.com/person/Mitsuhide%20AKECHI.html
Artwork and Images: The Samurai Portraits used are from the "Nobunaga's Ambition" Series and are the property of Koei Tecmo. Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Art from Osprey Publications. Other modern artist renditions, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!
#Samurai #History #JapanAssassins Creed Shadows - My Thoughts on the Trailer and ControversyThe Shogunate2024-05-17 | Here are my thoughts on the new trailer for Assassins Creed Shadows. Discussing both the history and controversy.
Check out these other great reactions to the trailer: Antony Cummins: "Assassins Creed Shadows | Trailer Review by Ninja Author" youtube.com/watch?v=Nrw45zDO164 Antony Cummins: "They said what in ASSASSINS CREED SHADOWS | Featurette" youtube.com/watch?v=6loBw2Xuzec Metatron: "Assassin's Creed Shadows Trailer Reaction - The TRUTH About Yasuke The Black Samurai" youtube.com/watch?v=ETeuxTqwzS4
#Samurai #Game #assassinscreedSamurai Warriors 4 - Ten Years LaterThe Shogunate2024-05-16 | Samurai Warriors 4 recently released on steam (called Samurai Warriors 4 DX)! Let's revisit this now 10 year old game to talk about all things it did right!
#Samurai #Game #SamuraiWarriorsThe Story of Christopher - A Japanese Man Who Traveled to Elizabethan EnglandThe Shogunate2024-05-14 | Learn about the fascinating untold story of Christopher, a Japanese man who traveled to England in the late 1500s and left a tremendous impact. The events of which are detailed in the new book "A Gentleman from Japan" by Thomas Lockley.
Music: All music used is from the Age of Empires 3 official soundtrack.
Artwork and Images: Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Images from Wikipedia. Other modern artist renditions and photos, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!
#Shogun #hulu #FXShogun (2024) Episode 10 Review SEASON FINALEThe Shogunate2024-04-23 | Episode 10 of Shogun, titled "A Dream of the Dream" sees everything come together for the grand finale, as Toranaga's plan comes into full fruition, and Blackthorne faces his destiny.
#Shogun #hulu #FXThe Great Fire of Meireki | The Edo Period Episode 6The Shogunate2024-04-21 | As Japan settles deeper into the new peaceful Edo period, a horrific disaster would befall the capital of the Tokugawa Shogunate. It is here we will experiance the great fire of Meireki. A tragedy that would forever change the face of Edo (modern-day Tokyo).
Sources Used: "A History of Japan" by RHP Mason and JG Caiger "A History of the Samurai" by Jonathan López-Vera "The Samurai Encyclopedia" by Constantine Nomikos Vaporis "Samurai Castles" by Jennifer Mitchelhill "An Outline History of Japan" By Herbert Gowen "Urban Disasters and Resilience in Asia" by Rajib Shaw, Atta-ur-Rahman, Akhilesh Surjan, Gulsan Ara Parvin Additional information found through the Japanese Wiki Corpus Articles: "How the Great Fire of 1657 shaped modern Tokyo" - Japan Times japantoday.com/category/features/lifestyle/how-the-great-fire-of-1657-shaped-modern-tokyo "Tokyo's Great Fire of Meireki | Backyard Tourism Vol. 5" - A Different Side of Japan donnykimball.com/backyard-tourism-vol-5-79115a39b2bc
Artwork: Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Other modern artist renditions and photos as well as photos from Wikipedia, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!
#Samurai #History #JapanShogun (2024) Episode 9 ReviewThe Shogunate2024-04-17 | Episode 9 of Shogun, titled "Crimson Sky" sees Mariko, Blackthorne, and Yabushige arrive in Osaka for the climax of the series!
#Shogun #hulu #FXShogun (2024) Episode 8 ReviewThe Shogunate2024-04-10 | Episode 8 of Shogun, titled "Abyss of Life" sees Toranaga return to Edo as the council await his formal surrender. Yet he may just have another trick up his sleeve.
#Shogun #hulu #FXRise of the Ronin | Samurai Game ReviewThe Shogunate2024-04-06 | This is my full review for Rise of the Ronin! One of the most interesting samurai games I have ever played, with a unique tale set during the turbulent Bakumatsu period! Let us discuss what makes this game so fascinating!
I would like to thank Sony and PlayStation for providing me a review copy of the game.
Timestamps: Intro 0:00 The Many Positives 2:40 The Negative 11:39 Comparisons 21:04 Rating and Conclusion 26:23
Rise of the Ronin was developed by Team Ninja and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
All music in the video is from the Rise of the Ronin official soundtrack.
#Samurai #Game #RiseoftheRoninShogun (2024) Episode 7 ReviewThe Shogunate2024-04-02 | Episode 7 of Shogun, titled "A Stick of Time" sees Toranaga's brother, Saeki Nobutsuna arrive in Anjiro. Yet his sudden arrival is not one which bodes well for Toranaga's plans.
#Shogun #hulu #FXShogun (2024) Historical Advisor InterviewThe Shogunate2024-03-28 | This is an interview with the historical consultant for Shogun, Frederik Cryns! This interview was conducted by Antony Cummins, who asked if the footage of the interview could be uploaded here. There is a ton of awesome detail they get into which really shows the great lengths they went through to make sure the show was as historically accurate as possible!
#Shogun #hulu #FXRise of the Ronin - First Impressions! (Full Review in Progress)The Shogunate2024-03-24 | Rise of the Ronin is finally here! In this video I show off some early gameplay and give my initial thoughts/impressions. My full review will be coming later once I finish the game.
I would like to thank Sony and PlayStation for providing me a review copy of the game.
Rise of the Ronin was developed by Team Ninja and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Music: "Dude, Where's My Horse?" by Nat Keefe with The Bow Ties "The Colonel" by Zachariah Hickman
#Samurai #Game #RiseoftheRoninWarriors of Eastern Japan - Samurai Armor and Warfare of the Tensho EraThe Shogunate2024-03-23 | In this video we examine a great new essay "Togoku no Bugu" written by Gunsen History which details arms, armor, and fighting styles of samurai throughout eastern Japan during the Tensho era!
Check out the essay for yourself here: https://www.academia.edu/115026184/T%C5%8Dgoku_No_Bugu_%E6%9D%B1%E5%9B%BD%E3%81%AE%E6%AD%A6%E5%85%B7_Study_Notes_An_essay_on_the_gear_of_a_Samurai_from_the_T%C5%8Dgoku_regions_during_the_Tensh%C5%8D_era
I would like to personally thank Gunsen History for helping to ensure that this video is as accurate as possible. Here is a link to Gunsen History's Twitter/X twitter.com/gunsen_history Yoritomo Art Twitter/X twitter.com/yoritomoart
Artwork and Images: Samurai artwork from Yoritomo Art in the document. Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Images from Wikipedia and other armor exhibits. Other modern artist renditions and photos, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!
#Samurai #History #JapanShogun (2024) Episode 5 ReviewThe Shogunate2024-03-19 | Episode 5 of Shogun, titled "Broken to the Fist" sees Toranaga return to Anjiro along with another surprising figure. Tensions are now quickly rising as war appears on the horizon.
#Shogun #hulu #FXShogun (2024) Episode 4 ReviewThe Shogunate2024-03-12 | Episode 4 of Shogun, titled "The Eightfold Fence" sees Blackthorne, Yabushige, and Mariko arrive back in Anjiro. Blackthorne is tasked by Toranaga with training the troops there in western style warfare.
#Shogun #hulu #FXUnravelling the Cords - The Book of Taisha-ryu SwordsmanshipThe Shogunate2024-03-07 | In this video we examine the new book from the Taisha-ryu sword school which is a full translation of the "Taisha-ryu Kaichu"! There is plenty of interesting details here to learn about Taisha-ryu swordsmanship and the history of the school!
This video is done in collaboration with channels "Samurai and Ninja History", "Sengoku Studies戦国研究", and "Samurai Traditions of the Tada Genji" Check out their great videos!
Artwork and Images: Photos provided by Taisha-ryu Samurai Portraits from the Nobunaga's Ambition Series Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Other modern artist renditions and photos, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!
#Samurai #History #JapanShogun (2024) Episode 3 ReviewThe Shogunate2024-03-06 | Episode 3 of Shogun, titled "Tomorrow is Tomorrow" sees Toranaga along with Blackthorne and Mariko attempt to escape Osaka from the clutches of Ishido and the other hostile regent lords.
#Shogun #hulu #FXShogun (2024) Episodes 1 and 2 ReviewThe Shogunate2024-02-28 | Shogun has finally premiered on FX and Hulu! Join me as I review the first two episodes! I will continue reviewing each new episode release until the completion of the show, where I will then make a full series review.
Check out my review of the 1980 Adaptation and my initial thoughts of the original book it is all based off of!
#Shogun #hulu #FXI Finally Read Shogun - My ThoughtsThe Shogunate2024-02-17 | With the upcoming adaptation of James Clavell's classic novel "Shogun" set to premier soon, I have finally gone ahead and read through this epic story. Here are my thoughts!
Check out my review of the 1980 Adaptation and my initial thoughts of the trailer for the new series!
Artwork: Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Art from Osprey Publications. Still images from the 1980 Adaptation of Shogun and the upcoming series on FX/Hulu. Other modern artist renditions and photos as well as photos from Wikipedia, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!
#Shogun #Japan #FXThe Closing of Japan - The Age of Sakoku Begins | The Edo Period Episode 5The Shogunate2024-02-03 | After the defeat of the Christian rebels at Shimabara, the Tokugawa Shogunate now has all the excuse it needs to further restrict access to Japan. In this video we see the country move further towards a policy of isolation.
Sources Used: "A History of Japan" by RHP Mason and JG Caiger "A History of the Samurai" by Jonathan López-Vera "The Samurai Encyclopedia" by Constantine Nomikos Vaporis Additional information found through the Japanese Wiki Corpus
Artwork: Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Art from Osprey Publications. Art from Victoria 3 Other modern artist renditions and photos as well as photos from Wikipedia, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!
#Samurai #History #JapanMore Epic Samurai Last StandsThe Shogunate2024-01-20 | This is a direct follow up to my previous video in which we ranked the top 5 greatest samurai last stands. Here we explore more of them in detail!
Timestamps: Intro: 0:00 Yamamoto Kansuke at Kawanakajima 1:16 Ashikaga Yoshiteru 2:10 Takeda Commanders at Nagashino 3:38 Okabe Motonobu at Takatenjin 5:10 Fall of the Takeda 6:14 Oda Nobunaga at Honnoji 7:28 Torii Mototada at Fushimi 9:25 Western Army Commanders 10:50 The Battle of Hakodate 13:15 The Battle of Shiroyama 14:57
Sources: "Samurai Battles" by Michael Sharpe "The Samurai Encyclopedia" by Constantine Nomikos Vaporis "Sekigahara 1600: The Final Struggle for Power" by Anthony J. Bryant "Samurai Weapons and Fighting Techniques" by Thomas Conlan Additional articles found on various figures and events through the Japanese Wiki Corpus.
Artwork and Images: Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Art and images from the Nobunaga's Ambition series. Art from Osprey Publications. Other modern artist renditions and photos, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!
#Samurai #History #JapanTop 5 Greatest Samurai Last StandsThe Shogunate2024-01-06 | In this video we will look to examine 5 legendary last stands throughout samurai history. Ranking them in terms of how significant they really were!
Timestamps: Intro 0:00 Number 5 1:55 Number 4 3:55 Number 3 6:32 Number 2 8:54 Honorable Mentions 11:41 Number 1 12:21
Sources: "Samurai Battles" by Michael Sharpe "Legends of the Samurai" by Hiroaki Sato "Osaka 1615: The Last Battle of the Samurai" by Stephen Turnbull Additional articles found on various figures and events through the Japanese Wiki Corpus.
Music: "Marshes" from World of Warcraft OST
Artwork and Images: Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Art and images from the Nobunaga's Ambition series. Art from Osprey Publications. Other modern artist renditions and photos, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!
#Samurai #History #JapanHistory of the Ii ClanThe Shogunate2023-12-23 | In this video we look to examine the fascinating story of the Ii clan who are famed for such members Ii Naomasa, Naotaka, Naosuke, and the fearsome Red Devils!
Sources Used: As with many of the less famous clans, it can be hard to find information on them, especially in English or easily translatable. Yet for this video I was able to find most info on it through articles from the Japanese Wiki Corpus, Samurai wiki/archives and translated articles from: Hikone Castle Museum hikone-castle-museum.jp/history Kotobank kotobank.jp/word/%E4%BA%95%E4%BC%8A%E6%B0%8F-29741 Ryotanji ryotanji.com/history/iinaotora.html Some other information form this video was also found in: "The Samurai Encyclopedia" by Constantine Nomikos Vaporis "Sekigahara: The Final Struggle for Power" By Anthony Bryant
Artwork and Images: The Samurai Portraits used are from the "Nobunaga's Ambition" Series and are the property of Koei Tecmo. Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Art from Osprey Publications. Other modern artist renditions and photographs, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!
#Samurai #History #JapanYouve Been Lied to About Samurai Swords #shortsThe Shogunate2023-12-20 | Contrary to popular belief, swords like the katana or tachi were not the main weapons of the samurai...
Music: "Dana" by Vibe Tracks
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#Samurai #History #JapanA Tale of Samurai RevengeThe Shogunate2023-12-03 | Revenge is an interesting subject when it comes to premodern Japan. So often we have stories of samurai committing acts of revenge only later to be punished. Yet here we have an old story where a samurai got his revenge and lived to be praised for it.
The main source I used for this video was "Legends of the Samurai" by Hiroaki Sato.
Music: "Miki Rhapsody for Koto" performed by Reiko Kimura.
Artwork and Images: Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Art from Osprey Publications. Other modern artist renditions and photos, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!
#Samurai #History #JapanJapan is Finally in Age of Empires 4 - My ThoughtsThe Shogunate2023-11-18 | Japan has finally arrived in Age of Empires 4! Lets dive in and examine them!
#Samurai #Game #JapanMy Thoughts on the Upcoming Shogun (2024 Miniseries)The Shogunate2023-11-09 | With trailers out now for the new adaption of James Clavell's classic novel "Shogun", we can finally see if the new series looks good or not. Here are my thoughts...
#Shogun #Japan #FXThe Cursed Blades of MuramasaThe Shogunate2023-10-29 | The cursed or demon blades of the legendary swordsmith Muramasa, have been the subject of great interest and debate for many years. Were they truly the wicked creations that many have come to see them as? Or is there an understandable reality beneath the myth?
Artwork and Images: Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Photographs from tourism websites such as All About Japan. Other modern artist renditions and photos, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!
#Samurai #History #JapanThe Shimabara Rebellion (Part 2) | The Edo Period Episode 4The Shogunate2023-10-18 | With the Shimabara rebellion fully underway, the Tokugawa Shogunate will dispatch armies aimed at crushing the revolt before things get further out of hand. It his here we will see the climactic siege of Hara!
This video is done in collaboration with channels "Samurai and Ninja History", "Sengoku Studies戦国研究", and "Samurai Traditions of the Tada Genji" Check out their great videos!
Sources Used: "The Logistics of Power: Tokugawa Response to the Shimabara Rebellion and Power Projection in Seventeenth-Century Japan" by Matthew E. Keith "In Search of Japan's Hidden Christians" by John Doughill "A History of Japan" by RHP Mason and JG Caiger "A History of the Samurai" by Jonathan López-Vera "The Samurai Encyclopedia" by Constantine Nomikos Vaporis Additional information found through the Japanese Wiki Corpus
Artwork: Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Art from Osprey Publications. Art from the Nobunaga's Ambition Series Other modern artist renditions and photos as well as photos from Wikipedia, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!
#Samurai #History #JapanThe Legend of Kato Kiyomasa - The Tiger HunterThe Shogunate2023-09-30 | Tiger Hunter, One the Seven Spears, Daimyo, General, Warrior, Architect, Kato Kiyomasa was all these are more. In this video we dive into the fascinating history of one of the fiercest samurai to ever live.
This video is done in collaboration with channels "Samurai and Ninja History", "Sengoku Studies戦国研究", and "Samurai Traditions of the Tada Genji" Check out their great videos!
Sources Used: "Ideals of the Samurai: Writings of Japanese Warriors" by William Scott Wilson "Hideyoshi" by Mary Elizabeth Berry "Samurai Battles" by Michael Sharpe "War in Japan 1467-1615" by Stephen Turnbull Further articles found through the Japanese Wiki Corpus and the Samurai wiki/archives. -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Music: "Serious" by The Tower of Light "Netherstorm" From World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade
Artwork and Images: Samurai Portraits from the Nobunaga's Ambition Series Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Other modern artist renditions and photos, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!
#Samurai #History #JapanThe Shimabara Rebellion (Part 1) | The Edo Period Episode 3The Shogunate2023-09-14 | The Tokugawa Shogunate faces its toughest challenge since the Siege of Osaka, as a great rebellion in Kyushu erupts to into a storm of chaos and death.
Sources Used: "The Logistics of Power: Tokugawa Response to the Shimabara Rebellion and Power Projection in Seventeenth-Century Japan" by Matthew E. Keith "A History of Japan" by RHP Mason and JG Caiger "A History of the Samurai" by Jonathan López-Vera "The Samurai Encyclopedia" by Constantine Nomikos Vaporis Additional information found through the Japanese Wiki Corpus
Artwork: Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Art from Osprey Publications. Art from the Nobunaga's Ambition Series Other modern artist renditions and photos as well as photos from Wikipedia, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!
#Samurai #History #JapanMystery of the Komuso (ft. Tairyu Shakuhachi and Hon-on Shakuhachi)The Shogunate2023-08-27 | The Komuso are mysterious figures of old Japan. In this video, with the help of Shawn from Renzoh Flutes (now Tairyu Shakuhachi) and Nick from Hon-on Shakuhachi, we will seek to discover the truth behind this fascinating figures and the music they played!
Check out Renzoh Flutes and Hon-on Shakuhachi's YouTube Channels! @TairyuShakuhachi @hon-onold-styleshakuhachic8017
Timestamps: Intro 0:00 Komuso Appearance 2:38 The Shakuhachi 4:03 The Tengai 5:59 Honkyoku 10:07 Komuso in the Edo Period 12:43 Final Thoughts on the Komuso 23:47 How You Can Learn to Play Shakuhachi Today! 30:10
Sources Used: "Japanese Music and Musical Instruments" by William P. Malm "The Crazy Cloud Anthology" by Ikkyu Sojun "Shakuhachi, Zen, The Fukeshu and Komuso" by James Sanford "Hitori mondo" by Hisamatsu Fūyō "Bakufu Memorandum of December 18th, 1678 (Komusō-ha Oboe)" translation by Torsten Olafsson "Kaido Honsoku" translated by Torsten Olafsson "Yearning for the Bell: a study of transmission in the shakuhachi honkyoku tradition" by Riley Lee KomusØ and “Shakuhachi-Zen” DEEG "Zen and Shakuhachi" by Yoshida Mitsukuni Makihara Ichiro, komusou-ichiro.com "Kyotaku Denki" translated by Gen’ichi Tsuge Rinzai Roku (Rinzai Recordings)
Music all preformed by Renzoh Flutes: "Kyorei" "Ryobo 霊慕 Dokyoku" "霊慕 (越後) Echigo Reibo"
Artwork and Images: Classical art and vintage photos, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Other modern artist renditions and photos, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!
#Samurai #History #JapanHow to Play Nobunagas Ambition: AwakeningThe Shogunate2023-08-15 | Due to some popular demand, I've decided to make a video explaining the basics of how to play Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening! I hope this video helps you on your campaigns! Feel free to ask me further questions either in the comments or on discord!
#Samurai #Game #NobunagasAmbitionSILENCE - A Review and ExaminationThe Shogunate2023-08-11 | It is time we examined Silence, a story revolving around Christian missionaries who secretly travel to Edo period Japan and who find themselves tested under the weight of intense religious persecution. This video will function somewhat different than my usual reviews as we will examine the story of Silence and its deeper meanings, both how it is portrayed in the book and 2016 film.
The original novel "Silence" was written in 1966 by Shusaku Endo. The film adaption I chose to review for this video was directed by Martin Scorsese.
#Samurai #Film #ReviewBuilding the New LEGO Himeji Castle While Talking About its HistoryThe Shogunate2023-08-04 | Lego recently released a new architecture set for Himeji Castle! So I decided to pick it up as soon as it came out. In this video I build the castle and discuss the interesting history of Himeji Caste, often regarded as the greatest samurai castle in Japan!
Artwork and Images: Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Art from Osprey Publications. Other modern artist renditions and photos, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!
#Samurai #History #JapanHow the Samurai Took Control of Japan (Brief Summary) #shortsThe Shogunate2023-07-29 | A brief summery of how the Samurai seized control of Japan and would come to rule it for roughly the next seven centuries!
Music: "Perihelion" by Cooper Cannell
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#Samurai #History #shortsThese Samurai Spirits Still Haunt the Seas! #shortsThe Shogunate2023-07-25 | The curious case of the Dan-no-ura crabs (also known as Heikegani), whose shells bare the faces of fallen samurai!
Music: "Leoforos Alexandras" by Dan Bodan
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