Historical Figures List

Historical Figures

A list of historical figures in Japan: warlords of the Sengoku period, samurai of the late Edo period, and others.

Apr 06, 2025

Japan's Oldest History Book: "Kojiki". What is it about? When was it created?

Jan 29, 2025

What is an Onmyoji? Who Was Abe no Seimei from "Onmyoji 0"?

Jan 25, 2025

What Kind of Person Was Toyotomi Hideyoshi? His Life, Later Years, Famous Quotes, and Cause of Death

Jan 21, 2025

Who were the Shinsengumi? An Easy Guide to the Samurai of the Late Edo Period Featured in "Gintama"

Jan 15, 2025

The Life and Famous Quotes of "Oda Nobunaga": Who Was He and What Was He Like?

Nov 30, 2024

The Life and Quotes of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the Model of "SHOGUN." When Did He Establish the Edo Shogunate?

Sep 30, 2024

Hojo Tokiyuki: The Life and Death of main character of "The Elusive Samurai"

Sep 27, 2024

【Japanese Culture】When was Tokyo established? What's the difference between "Tokyo Day" and "Tokyo Citizen's Day"? Summary of its formation, naming, and history.

Jun 18, 2024