The territory of Katakura Kojuro, Shiroishi: The Sendai Katakura clan, which began with Katakura Kojuro Kagetuna, a confidant of Date Masamune, had for generations ruled the land of Shiroishi (present-day Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture). This was important to the Date clan...
Introduction While many Sengoku-era warlords left their mark on history, almost without exception, there were capable and trustworthy lieutenants or strategists behind them. In some cases, without these individuals, their ambitions might not have been achieved...
Continuing from the previous article, this article will discuss the third volume of the "Railway Songs," "Oshu/Iwaki Edition," released in 1900. The first article can be found here. Last time, we discussed Ishikoshi (Iwaki) in Miyagi Prefecture...
Continuing from the previous article, this article will discuss the third volume of the "Railway Songs," "Oshu/Iwaki Edition," released in 1900. The first article can be found here. Last time, we discussed Shiroishi in Miyagi Prefecture...
Examples of famous ninja groups used by Sengoku warlords: A legend from the mid-Edo period recounts that Date Masamune organized a secret spy group called the "Kurohabaki-gumi," but other powerful warlords...
What kind of missions did "ninjas" undertake? The Kurohabaki-gumi, a ninja group said to have been founded by Date Masamune, first appears in historical records from the mid-Edo period, and is associated with Masamune...
Introduction: The Sengoku period—a time when armored warriors clashed in battles, utilizing the skills of swordsmanship, spears, bows, and horsemanship. This is a stereotypical portrayal, and the era cannot be described in such a simple statement...
What exactly are the "Gozan" (Five Mountains)? In the first two parts of this series, we've looked at the history of how Date Masamune concentrated five Rinzai Zen temples in Kitayama, north of Sendai Castle, and how they came to be revered as the "Kitayama Gozan." ...
The "Date Gozan" (Five Mountains of Date) before the Kitayama Gozan: The Kitayama Gozan underwent changes due to the shifting of the Date clan's territory before settling in its current location, and the first establishment of the Five Mountains...
Introduction The word "ZEN" is so widely recognized that it's almost globally renowned, and the Buddhist meditation practice of Zazen is extremely well-known. It's not simply about concentrating the mind...
