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Forgotten Wars of Ancient Japan – The Emishi Versus Yamato

A Half-Forgotten War Dawn over the valley of Isawa. Mist drifted among the trees like the tattered robes of ancestral spirits. Look—rising from the dew-drenched reeds appears a wooden palisade:

Walking Along a Country Road in Japan, You Encounter the Ancient Dōsojin

Exploring Rural Paths One must leave behind the futuristic Tokyo, drive out of noisy Osaka, stray from the well-trodden paths of dignified Kyoto, and move past bullet trains, neon-lit districts,

Emishi – The Forgotten People of the Japanese Islands Before Yamato and the Ainu

“Of all the northern barbarians, the Emishi are the strongest. Men and women live freely together. In winter, they dwell in dugouts; in summer – in huts. They wear arrows

The Last Leader of Japan’s Samurai-Era Pirates – Murakami Takeyoshi

「船に乗るより潮に乗れ」 Fune ni noru yori shio ni nore "Instead of riding a ship, ride the tide" Among a thousand islands, in a separate world of narrow straits, swift currents, and

Ostatni przywódca japońskich piratów epoki samurajów – Murakami Takeyoshi

「船に乗るより潮に乗れ」 (Fune ni noru yori shio ni nore) „Zamiast płynąć statkiem, płyń falą” Wśród tysiąca wysp, odrębnym świecie wąskich cieśnin, wartkich prądów i zdradliwych brzegów wewnętrznego Morza Seto – w

Furuta Oribe – a ruthless killer and sensitive artist in the era of the Sengoku samurai wars

He walked the path of peace and tea, of sword and blood Japan during the Sengoku period (15th–16th century) was a land drenched in blood, torn apart by a multi-generational

「伝統は守るべきものではなく、自ら創造するものである。」

(Dentō wa mamoru beki mono de wa naku, mizukara sōzō suru mono de aru.)

„Tradition is not something to be merely preserved; it is something that must be recreated.”

— Yukio Mishima (三島由紀夫, 1925–1970)

History of Japon

History and Folklore

Each era (jidai), each tale, each legend is like a thread weaving the intricate fabric of national identity — from the pride of the samurai to stories whispered by the fire about mischievous yōkai and chilling yūrei. In Japanese storytelling, fear and wonder walk hand in hand, creating a mosaic where the worlds of kami and humans meet, where heroic deeds and tragic missteps, distant castles and urban alleys filled with ghosts of the past and living legends intertwine.

As we journey through Japanese history and folklore, we uncover not only past events, but also timeless questions about life, death, and humanity’s place in the universe. The extraordinarily rich history of the Japanese people, along with their vividly colorful mythology, offers an endless source of inspiration for both life and creativity.

Shadows of the Past: Thousands of Years of a Nation’s Turbulent History and Unbridled Mythic Imagination

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An enthusiast of Asian culture with a deep appreciation for the diverse philosophies of the world. By education, a psychologist and philologist specializing in Korean studies. At heart, a programmer (primarily for Android) and a passionate technology enthusiast, as well as a practitioner of Zen and mono no aware. In moments of tranquility, adheres to a disciplined lifestyle, firmly believing that perseverance, continuous personal growth, and dedication to one's passions are the wisest paths in life. Author of the book "Strong Women of Japan" (>>see more)

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