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Taira no Kiyomori Sets Fire to the Capital in Nara, Damaging the Great Buddha of Todai-ji
The most famous mnemonic for Japanese eras probably is "Naku yo (794) uguisu Heian-kyo," referring to the year 794 when the capital was moved to Heian-kyo, now known as Kyoto, with uguisu (Japanese bush warbler) symbolizing the beginning of a new era. Following that, another well-known mnemonic is "…
Minamoto no Yoshitsune Might Not Have Been Denied Entry into Kamakura
Minamoto no Yoshitsune, who annihilated the Taira clan in the Battle of Dan-no-ura, etched his name in history with his valor. However, his subsequent fate became complicated. The relationship between Yoshitsune and his brother, Minamoto no Yoritomo, deteriorated after Yoshitsune was appointed as th…
Shadows of Wealth: Chapter 1: The Masked Ball (Gothic Mansion Ballroom)
In the heart of the city, nestled among towering skyscrapers, stood a mansion veiled in shadows. Its grandeur masked the darkness that dw...
The Life and Legacy of Minamoto no Yoritomo and the Establishment of the Kamakura Shogunate
Minamoto no Yoritomo, the founder of the Kamakura Shogunate, was born in 1147 as the third son of Minamoto no Yoshitomo. In his youth, following his father's defeat in the Heiji Rebellion, Yoritomo's fate was dramatically altered, leading to his exile in Izu Province. However, it was in this place o…
Understanding the Differences Between the Emperor and Shogun of Japan
Emperor: The Traditional Monarch of Japan Shogun: Appointed by the Emperor to Exercise Real Political Power Differences Between the Emperor and the Shogun Emperor: The Traditional Monarch of Japan The Emperor of Japan, as depicted in ancient Japanese myths like the "Kojiki" and "Nihon Shoki," has a …
Japanese and European Feudal Systems: Unique Historical, Geographical, and Cultural Developments
Japanese and European Feudal Systems: Unique Historical, Geographical, and Cultural Developments Differences in Geographical and Cultural Backgrounds Differences in Political Structures Land and Power Relationships Loyalty Relationships between Samurai and Knights Social Status and Mobility Differen…