Author: BroncoDY

When you think of revolutionary figures in history, names like Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, or Alexander the Great come to mind. But one figure from Japan’s past who had just as much of a disruptive, game-changing impact on his time was Oda Nobunaga—a man who shook the very foundations of feudal Japan and set the…

If you’re into epic battles, secret alliances and feudal drama, then let’s dive into one of Japan’s biggest historical showdowns: the Battle of Sekigahara! This was the battle that marked the end of an era, setting the stage for the peaceful Edo period under the Tokugawa shogunate. But first, let’s rewind a bit and see…

If you’ve ever been fascinated by epic battles, cunning warlords, and the rise of the samurai, then the Sengoku period (戦国時代) (1467–1600) is the historical era for you. Also known as the “Warring States” period, it was a time when Japan was in constant upheaval, with regional lords, or daimyō (大名), vying for power and…