It is now believed that there never really was any "kamikaze" at the time of the Mongol invasion.
Tag: Japan
The War and Peace of Japan
At this pace, Japan will reach its next military era in about 130 years.
Commodore Perry’s Letter
Perry's arrival triggered an ordeal in bureaucratic red tape.
The Satsuma-Anglo War
Ten years after Perry's first arrival in Japan, the British had a sober awakening on dealing with the samurai.
Samurai Women
Women in Japan never really were demure delicate flowers they were said to be.
The Life of the Samurai
Japan in the Edo period was exceedingly peaceful.
Historical Samurai Drama
Fiction focuses on the pinch points of history.
Samurai Sword Rules
In Edo era Japan, if you drew your sword with intent to kill, a samurai had to make the kill or commit suicide.
Writing Inside the Box
It is just as important to stay inside the box as it is to think outside.
Bushido
The life of a samurai is no fun.
