Tag: Kyushu

Shikoku and Kyushu

August 24, 2023 justin-david-hebert Azuchi-Momoyama, Season 10 Comments Off on Shikoku and Kyushu
Season 10, Episode 8: Shikoku and Kyushu
The mon (crest) of the Chosokabe Clan. Source: 百楽兎, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
A portrait of Chosokabe Motochika, the daimyo of the Chosokabe Clan who unified nearly the whole of Shikoku before it was invaded by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Source: Public Domain
A statue of Chosokabe Motochika, which I have to say objectively looks pretty awesome. Source: photock, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The mon (crest) of the Shimazu Clan, who unified nearly the whole of Kyushu before Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s conquest. Source: Public Domain
A statue of Shimazu Yoshihisa, the daimyo of the Shimazu Clan credited with the near-total conquest of Kyushu. Source: Ginger1192, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Sengoku “States” Part III

April 3, 2023 justin-david-hebert Season 9, Sengoku Jidai Comments Off on Sengoku “States” Part III

In this third installment of the Sengoku States series, we follow the activities of the Shimazu Clan on Kyushu, the Chosokabe Clan on Shikoku, and the Miyoshi Clan on Shikoku and in Kansai during the early-to-mid 1500s.

A Nation Somewhat United

November 28, 2022 justin-david-hebert Early Muromachi, Season 8 Comments Off on A Nation Somewhat United

The reign of Ashikaga Yoshimitsu was remarkable for many reasons, including the conclusion of the Nanboku-cho period. As the Southern Court finally capitulates, however, they soon learn that the Bakufu has no intention of enforcing their end of the peace treaty.

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The Mongols Are Gone… Or Are They?

June 6, 2022 justin-david-hebert Kamakura, Season 7 Comments Off on The Mongols Are Gone… Or Are They?
Season 7, Episode 13: The Mongols Are Gone… Or Are They?
A contemporary portrait of Kublai Khan created by an artist named Araniko. Public Domain
The Yuan Dynasty at its greatest extent under Kublai Khan, in 1294. Source: Yuen_Dynasty_1294.png: Ian Kiuderivative work: Idh0854, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
A painting by Kikuchi Yosai of the Kamikaze Typhoon which laid waste to the Yuan Dynasty Fleet. Source: Public Domain
A portrait of Nichiren, the founder of Nichiren Buddhism, who died in 1282. Artist: Fujiwara-no Chikayasu. Public Domain
A portrait of Hojo Sadatoki drawn by artist Kurihara Nobumitsu. Public Domain
Konponji Temple, where Nichiren taught and worked during his exile on Sado Island. Source: Torbenbrinker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The Age of Uncertainty

October 4, 2021 justin-david-hebert Heian, Season 6 Comments Off on The Age of Uncertainty
Season 6, Episode 3: The Age of Uncertainty
A view of Hakata Bay from Noko Island, which the Jurchen pirates occupied as they raided northern Kyushu. Minus the large buildings and the modern ships, this is similar to what they would have seen from their base. Source: そらみみ, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The Memorial stone marking the former location of Dazaifu Fortress. While it would still be many years before its final destruction, it would be destroyed and rebuilt many times during the Heian Period and beyond. Source: vigorous action, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The Age of Empresses

January 11, 2021 justin-david-hebert Nara, Season 4 Comments Off on 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

From Villages to Kingdoms

July 30, 2020 justin-david-hebert Season 2, Yayoi Comments Off on From Villages to Kingdoms
Season 2, Episode 2: From Villages to Kingdoms
Bronze spearheads from Kyushu dating to the 1-2c CE. Source: I, PHGCOM / CC BY-SA (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)
A Dotaku bell unearthed in Shizuoka prefecture, which is located just to the east of Kansai. Clusters of these bells buried on hilltops throughout central Honshu may have been part of a ritual to ratify alliances between clans. Source: Miguel Hermoso Cuesta / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)
Bronze swords excavated from the Yoshinogari site. Katanas are still hundreds of years away, but these would certainly get the job done. Source: Pekachu / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)