Category: Season 4

Kyūshū in Rebellion

Season 4, Episode 7: Kyūshū in Rebellion
Fujiwara Hirotsugu riding a horse into battle. Artist: Kikuchi Yōsai, Source: Public Domain
A relief map of Kyūshū, which I include so that you can see the many mountainous regions of its interior and how easy it would be for an army to be delayed passing through there. Source: Flappiefh, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
A battle diagram of the rebellion and subsequent battle. Source: Bamse, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Prince Nagaya’s Revenge

Season 4, Episode 6: Prince Nagaya’s Revenge
Fujiwaras Muchimaro (foreground) and Maro (behind). The eldest and youngest Fujiwara brothers respectively. Artist: Kikuchi Yōsai, Source: Kikuchi Yōsai, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Fujiwara Fusasaki, the second son of Fuhito. Artist: Kikuchi Yōsai, Source: Kikuchi Yōsai, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Fujiwara Umakai, the third son of Fuhito. Notice the sword at his hip, indicating his status as a military leader. Artist: Kikuchi Yōsai, Source: Public Domain
Tachibana Moroe, being carried on a palanquin by his servants. Artist: Kikuchi Yōsai, Source: Public Domain
Statue of Genbō displayed in Kofukuji Monastery. Originally scuplted in the late 1180s by Kōkei. Source: Public Domain
Kibi Makibi peaks out from behind a pillar. Artist: Kikuchi Yōsai, Source: Public Domain

Emperor Shōmu’s Early Years

Season 4, Episode 5: Emperor Shōmu’s Early Years
Emperor Shomu, creator unknown. Public Domain
A later ink painting of two Emishi, on the right.. Although this work originates in 1069, it still gives a good impression of the Yamato court’s impression of their northern neighbors. Author unknown, image public domain.

Tang, Silla, and Balhae

Season 4, Episode 4: Tang, Silla, and Balhae
A painting of Empress Wu Zetian from the 1700s, creator unknown. Public domain
Some of the statues of Fengxian Cave, part of the Longmen Grottos which Empress Wu commissioned and supported. Source: G41rn8, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Dae Joyeong, also remembered as King Go of Balhae. Public domain
A Stele from Balhae. Source: pressapochista (a flickr user), CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The Age of Empresses

Season 4, Episode 3: The Age of Empresses
Empress Genmei, in all of her glory! Public Domain
Wadōkaichin Monument in Saitama Prefecture, commemorating the first Japanese coins, which were minted by order of Empress Genmei. Public Domain
The Tomb of Empress Genshō. Source: Horocassi234, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Nara Religion

Season 4, Episode 2: Nara Religion
The Pagoda at Yakushiji Temple. Source: 663highland, CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/, via Wikimedia Commons
Yakushiji Temple’s Kondo (Golden Hall). Source: 663highland, CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/, via Wikimedia Commons
The Kondo (Golden Hall) and Pagoda of Horyuji Temple in Nara City, formerly called Heijo-kyo. Source: Nekosuki, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
A statue of Gyōki, the monk who organized the construction of over 49 monasteries and nunneries in the Kansai region which served as community centers and hospitals. Source: Jnn, CC BY 2.1 JP https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.1/jp/deed.en, via Wikimedia Commons

A Fresh Start

Season 4, Episode 1: A Fresh Start
A reconstruction of the Daigokuden of Heijo Palace, seen from its shorter side. Source: 名古屋太郎, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
A scale model of the Daigokuden and its outer wall. Public Domain
The Heijo Palace Daigokuden as seen from the front. Source: Tamago Moffle, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
A 1/1000 scale model of Heijo-Kyo, kept in Nara City Hall. Public Domain