In Miyamoto Musashi’s home town, filming a documentary at Musashi Shrine. #samurai #japan #miyamotomusashi #okayamaprefecure #shrine #samuraitourism #宮本武蔵 #美作 #武蔵神社

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 #samuraicastle

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. #samurai #japan #samuraiculture m.facebook.com/story.php?stor…

Nagahama Castle was constructed by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1575-1576 in the village of Imahama. more details on the FB site. m.facebook.com/story.php?stor… #samurai #castle #japan #japanesecastle #nagahamacastle

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. #samurai #japan #battleofsekigha #battlefiled #tokugawaieyasu m.facebook.com/story.php?stor…

Ishida Mitsunari was captured following his escape from the Battle of Sekigahara, 422 years ago today! #samurai #japan #battleofsekigahara #ishidamitsunari

SAMURAI CASTLES: Tenshu - The Tower Keep Now available for viewing On Line, On Demand! www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/on… #samurai #castle #japanesecastle #nhkworld #chrisglenn

See the story of Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Ishida Mitsunari’s first meeting. #samurai #samuraistory #ishidamitsunary #toyotomihideyoshi #samuraihistory #nagahama m.facebook.com/story.php?stor…

Naegi Castle, one of the most stunning castle ruins, particularly in autumn! Insta link now up, check it out! #japanesecastle #castle #gifu_japan #samuraicastle #岐阜の城 #苗木城 instagram.com/p/Ckj45uHvjnu/…

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! open.substack.com/pub/samuraihis… #samurai #samuraihistory #japanculture #RABBIT2023

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. #samurai #samuraihelmet #kabuto

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! #samurai #kabuto m.facebook.com/story.php?stor…

Long in-depth article on National Treasure Hikone Castle's defensive features available now on Substack, subscribe to read! #samuraicastle #hikonecastle open.substack.com/pub/samuraihis…

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

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.SUBSTACK.COM #samuraicastle #samurai #japan #castle open.substack.com/pub/samuraihis…

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/samuraihis…

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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/sh… Enjoy! www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/sh… #kanazawacastle #samuaicastles

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. #samuraicastle #toyamacastle

NHK WORLD-JAPAN NINJA TRUTH Episode 25: SARUTOBI Sasuke - The Original Ninja Hero On Air Schedule 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 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/sh… #ninja