Tag: Sengoku

War Has Changed

March 23, 2023 justin-david-hebert Season 9, Sengoku Jidai Comments Off on War Has Changed

In this episode, we examine some of the many ways in which war during the Sengoku Period had a much different character from previous eras because of technology, economics, and necessity.

The Puppetmasters

March 20, 2023 justin-david-hebert Season 9, Sengoku Jidai Comments Off on The Puppetmasters

After Hosokawa Masamoto’s assassination, power was once again up for grabs and Ashikaga Yoshitane was determined to once more sit upon the shogunal throne. He was the first in a series of puppet shoguns elevated by ambitious daimyo who wielded power in their names.

The Rise of Hojo

March 16, 2023 justin-david-hebert Season 9, Sengoku Jidai Comments Off on The Rise of Hojo
Season 9, Episode 4: The Rise of Hojo
Suruga Province (in red) was the primary domain of the Imagawa Clan, whom Ise Shinkuro fought for and won his early influence. Source: Ash_Crow, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Izu Province (in red), where Hojo Soun installed himself as shugo during the succession troubles of the Kanto Kubo. Source: Ash_Crow, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sagami Province (in red), where Hojo Soun would gradually conquer until both it and Izu to its south were both part of the Hojo domain. Source: Ash_Crow, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Musashi Province (in red), where the ongoing struggles of the Uesugi clan made for a tempting expansion target for Hojo Soun. Source: Ash_Crow, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
A statue commemorating Hojo Soun’s conquest of Odawara Castle by attaching torches to cattle horns to mimic the sight of a huge army. Source: Public Domain
A portrait of Hojo Soun inhis later years in the habit of a Buddhist monk. Source: Public Domain

The Meio Coup

March 13, 2023 justin-david-hebert Season 9, Sengoku Jidai Comments Off on The Meio Coup
Season 9, Episode 3: The Meio Coup
A painting of Ashikaga Yoshitane, who was removed from power during the Meio Coup. Source: Public Domain
A portrait of Hosokawa Masamoto, who instigated the Meio Coup which removed Ashikaga Yoshitane from power. Source: Public Domain
A photograph of Ginkaku-ji, the Silver Pavilion in which Ashikaga Yoshimasa spent his final years in retirement. Silver leaf was never added to its exterior in order to preserve the building the way that Yoshimasa himself would have seen it. Source: Oilstreet, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
An ink painting by Sesshu Toyo which marvelously represents Higashiyama style, being both detailed and having a depth of character thanks to ink wash technique. Source: Public Domain

The Kaga Rebellion

March 9, 2023 justin-david-hebert Season 9, Sengoku Jidai Comments Off on The Kaga Rebellion
Season 9, Episode 2: The Kaga Rebellion
Kaga Province (highlighted in red) was a hotbed of radical Ikko activity in the late 1400s. Source: Ash_Crow, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
A portrait of Rennyo, sitting with mala beads and a fan. Though the Ikko followed his teachings, they continually ignored his calls for peace and cooperation. Source: Public Domain
A statue of Rennyo which currently resides in Osaka. Source: The original uploader was Mind meal at English Wikipedia., CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons