Warner Bros. announced a Yasuke film in production, directed by Blitz Bazawule.

It's reportedly to have a vibe similar to "300" and "Mad Max". Further details such as plot specifics have yet to be disclosed.

#japanesehistory #film #news #WB #sengoku #samurai

「Discovery」

Over 100 letters and documents have been found in relation to the events of the Yamashiro Ikki (山城国一揆; 1485-1493) during the early Sengoku period.

It is rare for so many to be found together all at once, opening up big doors to research.

#japanesehistory #muromachi #sengoku #samurai

「Rediscovery」

A 1872 letter by Saigō Takamori (西郷隆盛) has resurfaced after a century. It was written to
Ōkubo Toshimichi (大久保利通) who was overseas in the United States and being detailed on the recent situation in Japan to stay in the loop at the time.

#japanesehistory #samurai #meijirestoration

#popculture #surveys #sengokujidai

'All About' polled 340 people, both women and men, ages ranging from teens to 70s.

It asked,
A) Their Favorite warlord/daimyō
B) Who do they think is the Strongest
C) Smartest
D) Most Handsome
E) Don't want as their Enemy
F) Want to have as a Friend

See replies:

「Announcement」
NHK's 2026 Taiga drama will feature the Toyotomi brothers, Hidenaga (豊臣秀長) & Hideyoshi (豊臣秀吉), in "Toyotomi Kyōdai!".

#大河ドラマ #taigadrama #japanesehistory #samurai #sengokujidai #sengokuperiod #戦国時代
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The 47 Rōnin's romanticized tale of vendetta and deep loyalty that had overtaken Japan for nearly 300 years, has been fading from the mainstream in recent years, most possibly due to one reason.

#忠臣蔵 #赤穂事件 #江戸時代
#47ronin #akoincident #edoperiod #samurai #japanesehistory
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[New discovery]

An old letter surfaced showcasing multiple co-signatures by Oda Nobunaga (織田信長)'s close retainers, in response to Hashiba Hideyoshi (羽柴秀吉)'s many different letters sent to different people where he boasted of his accomplishments during the Siege of Miki Castle (三木合戦)..

#popculture #surveys

"Favorite Historical Figure who is the "face" of the Japanese Sword?"

Japan Trends Research surveyed 1,000 people across Japan on who they think has the "image" of Japanese swords. The posted results only show the top 5.

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On the 20th of December, the bronze statue of Takeda Shingen was cleaned of a year's worth of soot by workers as part of the yearly "Opening Day" in Kōfu City, Yamanashi prefecture.

#japan #tourism #japantourism #sengoku #takedashingen

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明治維新

Photographs of Saigō Takamori (西郷隆盛)'s younger brother, sons, and nephew have been recently discovered in a private home in Fukuoka prefecture.

#japan #japanesehistory #meijirestoration

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#大河ドラマ #どうする家康

According to Video Research (Kanto region), the final episode garnered a 12.3% viewership rating, putting the average at 11.2% across all episodes. This places the "Dousuru Ieyasu" NHK Taiga drama as the second lowest in its history after 2019's "Idaten" (8.2%).

Featured a new trailer for "Rise of the Rōnin" set to release next year.

game🎮#gaming #samurai #japanesehistory #teamninja #bakumatsu #boshinwar
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Recently, "Rise of the Rōnin" has announced the release date for the game: March 22, 2024.

What is known so far:
- PS5 exclusive
- Set at the end of the Edo period, during the Boshin War
- Been in development since 2015
- Done by the same developers as the Nioh series and Ninja Gaiden (Team Ninja)

Getting started soon...

#japanesehistory #history #samurai #japan