Samurai & Warlords
Oda Nobunaga: The Demon King Who Nearly Unified Japan
Oda Nobunaga was the most ruthless and visionary warlord of the Sengoku period. Discover how he rose from a minor...
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Browse all articles on the Sengoku period — samurai, battles, castles, culture, weapons, and the legends of feudal Japan.
Battles & Campaigns
The Battle of Sekigahara: The Clash That Determined Japan's Future
Fought on October 21, 1600, Sekigahara was the largest and most consequential battle of the Sengoku period — its...
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Castles & Fortifications
Himeji Castle: Inside Japan's Greatest Surviving Feudal Fortress
Himeji Castle is the finest example of Japanese feudal architecture still standing. Learn about its ingenious defensive...
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Culture & Society
Society in the Age of War: Social Hierarchy and Daily Life in Sengoku Japan
The Sengoku period was an era of constant warfare — but beneath the battles, millions of ordinary people lived,...
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Weapons & Tactics
From Sword to Arquebus: Weapons and Battlefield Tactics of the Sengoku Period
The Sengoku period saw Japan's battlefield evolve from mounted archery and single combat to mass infantry formations...
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Legends & Mythology
Genbu: The Black Tortoise-Serpent Guardian of the North
Genbu, the mythical tortoise entwined with a serpent, is one of Japan's four celestial guardians. Discover its origins...
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