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Noda Castle Noda Castle was first constructed in 1508 as a
Noda Castle Noda Castle was first constructed in 1508 as a fortified residence of the Suganima clan, vassals of the Okudaira, who controlled most o...

Edo Castle. Edo Castle was huge! It was the worlds biggest
Edo Castle. Edo Castle was huge! It was the worlds biggest castle! About 2km across, and about 16km in circumference, it featured a number of moat-se...

Kao Kao (花押) were stylised identification signatures used
Kao Kao (花押) were stylised identification signatures used on important papers by the lords and nobility of Japan since the Heian Period. The read...

Zuiki Zuiki (芋茎) was a food often used by the samurai, and
Zuiki Zuiki (芋茎) was a food often used by the samurai, and the ashigaru in particular as military rations during the Sengoku period battles. Zuik...

New toys! My made-to-order swords have arrived! The lengths and
New toys! My made-to-order swords have arrived! The lengths and shape have been ordered to Owari Yagyu Shinkage Ryu (Nagoya and central Japan regional...

Atsuta Jingu. Atsuta Jingu is Japans second most important
Atsuta Jingu. Atsuta Jingu is Japans second most important shrine after Ise Jingu in Mie Prefecture. Located in the southern suburbs of Nagoya City, ...

Ieyasu’s Desk As a six-year-old child, Tokugawa Ieyasu was
Ieyasu’s Desk As a six-year-old child, Tokugawa Ieyasu was sent as a hostage to the Imagawa clan, however, en route, he was captured and held by th...

Ashigaru Armour. A suit of light armour from the Tsuyama Castle
Ashigaru Armour. A suit of light armour from the Tsuyama Castle collection. Armour like this was kept in the castle for times of war, and could be lo...