Archive for July, 2025
Words of the Samurai - Episode 7
What does a game of shōgi teach us about leadership? Hosokawa Tadaoki used it to reveal the heart of a dynasty’s strength.Read More
Words of the Samurai – Episode 6
A hundred years turned warriors into philosophers. Musashi fought to win, Tsunetomo taught how to die. Between sword and silence, the samurai spirit evolved, trading battle cries for the quiet code of honor.Read More
The Wakizashi of Yagyū Renyasai: How the “Demon’s Cleaver” Was Born
An overview of a famed Japanese wakizashi made for Yagyū Renyasai. The “Demon’s Cleaver” stands as a symbol of skill, precision, and the warrior spirit.Read More
The Words of the Samurai – Episode 5
Episode five explores the dramatic fall of Oda Nobunaga and the controversial role of Mori Ranmaru in Akechi Mitsuhide’s betrayal. A story of ambition, interpretation, and how a single sentence may have changed Japanese history forever.Read More
Words of the Samurai – Fourth Episode
Fukushima Masanori was a warrior built for chaos, but he knew when his time had passed. In the quiet after the storm, he laid down his pride like a bow no longer needed. A lesson in dignity from the edge of an era.Read More
Words of the Samurai – Third Episode
Strategic genius never looked colder than in the eyes of Kuroda Kanbei...Read More
