Articles related to "Hideyoshi"

A tour of Osakajo reveals a long past with many triumphs and tribulations for this national heritage site.

Japan under Shogun rule is a fascinating study of development of a feudal caste system with Samurai model of Confucius laws leading to a society of Japanese discipline.

Sohei were buddhist monks who took up arms to defend their temples. Occasionally they fought for samurai lords or as part of an ikki (a peasant uprising).

Osaka Castle built between 1583 and 1598, but destroyed in 1615, was made for superlatives. For a start, Its outer fortifications stretched for nine miles

In Japan, families and friends celebrate the coming of springtime by gathering in parks to appreciate the beauty of new cherry blossoms during hanami.

Sword-style martial arts from Japan have had a great many influences. This article explores one of the strongest ties to the sword arts, the Yagyu Shinkage-Ryu.

Aesop's Fables were introduced to Japan by Catholic missionaries. The fables became widely accepted to help influence societal ethics in Japan after Confucianism.