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August 2021
The Pirate King
August 30, 2021
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Season 5, Episode 19: The Pirate King
A portrait of Fujiwara Sumitomo by a later artist, creator unknown. Source: Public Domain
The sites of Sumitomo’s various raids and his final battle. Original Map Source: Ash_Crow, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Taira Treason
August 26, 2021
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Season 5, Episode 18: Taira Treason
The final battles of Taira Masakado after his 939 consolidation of Kantō. Original Map Source: Ash_Crow, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Taira Masakado’s spooky daughter Takayasha-hime, holding a bell and a sword. The frog in the upper left corner, next to Masakado himself, is a verbal pun as the word KAERU can mean “frog” or “to return.”
Taira Troubles
August 23, 2021
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Season 5, Episode 17: Taira Troubles
A famous painting of Taira Masakado trampling an enemy warrior whose tachi sword broke. Source: Public Domain
Taira Masakado’s battles against his cousin Taira Sadamori. Original Map Source: Ash_Crow, CC BY-SA 3.0
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A Disturbance in Kantō
August 19, 2021
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Season 5, Episode 16: A Disturbance in Kantō
The Kantō Region in Japan, with modern prefectural boundaries. Source: TUBS, CC BY-SA 3.0
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A portrait of Taira Masakado created long after his time. This painting is a recreation as its original was destroyed in 1945. Source: Public Domain
The Kantō in the time of Taira Masakado. Locations are approximate. Base Map by Ash_Crow, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Sugawara Michizane’s Revenge
August 16, 2021
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Season 5, Episode 15: Sugawara Michizane’s Revenge
The Dazaifu-Tenmangu Shrine, which features a beautiful cypress thatched roof and delicate decorative inlays. Source: Jakub Hałun, CC BY-SA 4.0
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The “Flying Plum” Tree on the grounds of Dazaifu-Tenmangu Shrine. This is allegedly the plum tree which Sugawara Michizane wrote his famous poem to, and according to legend the tree flew to Dazaifu from Kyoto in order to be with its master. Source: Created by David Chart, 7 March 2004
The local specialty of the Dazaifu-Tenmangu shrine – a baked plum treat called an Umegaemochi! Source: Public Domain
The pagoda standing at Daigo-ji temple, the complex for which Emperor Daigo was posthumously named. Source: Public Domain
Daigo-ji temple’s Golden Hall. Source: 663highland, CC BY-SA 3.0
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A path at Daigo-ji temple which is particularly lovely in autumn. Source: Public Domain
A portrait of Emperor Daigo by an unknown artist, dated to the later Muromachi Period. Source: Public Domain
New Emperor, Old Rivalries
August 12, 2021
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Season 5, Episode 14: New Emperor, Old Rivalries
A portrait of Sugawara Michizane by Kikuchi Yōsai. Source: Public Domain
A portrait of Fujiwara Tokihira by an unknown artist. Source: Public Domain
The Reign of Emperor Uda
August 9, 2021
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Season 5, Episode 13: The Reign of Emperor Uda
Emperor Uda, shown here in his retirement years living as a Buddhist monk. Source: Public Domain
The Golden Hall at Ninna-ji Temple, which is today a national treasure. Source: 663highland, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Some of the gardens on the temple grounds, which look like a nice tranquil space for contemplation. Source: Feitclub at the English-language Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
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The same garden from a different angle during what looks like early autumn. Source: 663highland, CC BY-SA 3.0
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A sand garden on Ninna-ji’s grounds. Source: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0
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The Pagoda at Ninna-ji Temple. Source: 663highland, CC BY-SA 3.0
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The Regent is Dead, Long Live the Regent!
August 5, 2021
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Season 5, Episode 12: The Regent is Dead, Long Live the Regent!
A drawing of the Regent Fujiwara by Kikuchi Yosai. Source: Public Domain
A drawing by Kikuchi Yosai of Fujiwara Mototsune coyly looking on from behind a pillar. Source: Public Domain
A portrait of Emperor Yozei, artist unknown. Source: Public Domain
A portrait of Emperor Kōkō by Shunsho Katsukawa. Source: Public Domain
The First Child Emperor
August 2, 2021
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Season 5, Episode 11: The First Child Emperor
A portrait of Emperor Seiwa, the first child Emperor. His ascension marks the first appointment of a regent who was not a member of the Royal family. Fujiwara Yoshifusa served as Sesshō, a regent who governs on behalf of a child. Source: Public Domain
The kami Hachiman, here portrayed sitting upon a lotus blossom in his syncretized form as a Boddhisattva. In his left hand he holds a mala bracelet for keeping track of mantra recitation, and in his right hand he holds a shokujō, a staff wielded by traveling Buddhist priests to protect themselves from wild animals. Source: Public Domain
The Iwashimizu-Hachimangū Shrine in modern-day Kyoto. It probably looked much different in its original construction, and has been rebuilt many times over the centuries. Source: Public Domain
A portion of the Isaniwa Shrine on Shikoku Island, a fine demonostration of the Hachiman-zukuri style I mentioned in today’s episode. While at first glance the object in the center appears to be two buildings, it is actually a single structure with two tandem roofs. Source: Public Domain
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