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#Samurai Saturday Spotlight: The Toki Clan The Toki were a prominent samurai family throughout the Kamakura and Muromachi periods. They would come to govern Mino as Shugo lords until eventually being driven out by Saito Dosan. They would somewhat rise again in the Edo period.

Potential preview of how Japan will preform in the upcoming World Cup??

#Samurai Saturday Spotlight: Kenshin's Siege of Odawara In 1560, Uesugi Kenshin marched south at the head of a large coalition against the Go-Hojo clan, resulting in fighting across the Kanto. He would lay siege to Odawara in 1561 before a threat from the Takeda pulled him away.

#Samurai Saturday Spotlight: Otani Yoshitsugu (????-1600) A prominent Toyotomi retainer, Yoshitsugu would later suffer from leprosy. In 1600, he sided with the Western Army at Sekigahara where he suspected betrayal. Holding his ground until the end, his head was never found.

@KGThaSickest Well, keep in mind that the "Minamoto only" rule has been called into question. It does not appear to actually be a thing that was officially needed (I made a video about this). As for the Emperor, there is a lot more significance symbolically and ceremonial.

@ShogunateThe bro I got a question. I understand the Minamoto clan were the first ones to establish the Shogunate. I get it. And I get you must be able to trace lineage to them to qualify to become Shogun. But if they be makin puppets of the emperor why don’t they force him

@KGThaSickest Thank you for the kind words!

@ShogunateThe bro you are the fuckin GOAT!!! Your videos are amazing bro. Like no exaggeration. Shit is flawless bro. This my third time watching them all. There’s so much information and the way you convey it is immaculate. The replay value is limitless bro. Salute.

Was the Onin War prophesized to happen? Let's discuss how some people foresaw the coming doom! youtube.com/watch?v=11kiQ9…

#Samurai Saturday Spotlight: Ashikaga Yoshinori (1394-1441) A son of the third Ashikaga Shogun, Yoshimitsu, Yoshinori would assume the role of Shogun in 1428. Throughout his reign, he would attempt to build back the strength of the bakufu, yet he would be assassinated by 1441.

The big Japan update coming to Victoria 3 looks awesome! Apprenelty there looks to be a bunch of narrative content surrounding opening the country and modernizing. youtu.be/OlElZrKqFHQ?si…

#Samurai Saturday Spotlight: Ouchi Yoshihiro (1356-1400) A prominent lord of Western Honshu, Ouchi Yoshihiro led his clan to consolidate considerable power. Eventually, confrontation against Ashikaga Yoshimitsu would result in the Oei War, a clash which end in Yoshihiro's death.

#Samurai Saturday Spotlight: Tensho-Jingo Conflict (1582) Following Nobunaga's death, Oda-aligned territories in the east fell into chaos as the Tokugawa, Hojo, and Uesugi swept in. Eventually, a truce which set the new borders between the Tokugawa and Hojo would be reached.

Let's discuss the bloody rise of Minamoto no Yoritomo, the first Shogun of the Kamakura Bakufu. youtube.com/watch?v=SxiGZd…

#Samurai Saturday Spotlight: Settsu Province Part of Japan's central Kansai region and including such locations as Osaka, Settsu was a significant gateway to western Honshu and the site of many major battles throughout history. Today it is part of modern Hyogo prefecture.

#Samurai Saturday Spotlight: Uesugi Zenshu (????-1417) A brilliant military leader and the Kanto Kanrei, Zenshu grew discontent with the Kamakura Kubo Ashikaga Mochiuji. He went on to organize a massive and nearly successful revolt against the Kanto government, dying by 1417.

#Samurai Sunday Spotlight: Ashikaga Tadayoshi (1307-1352) Brother of Ashikaga Takauji, Tadayoshi was originally his staunch ally and a brilliant military leader. After the founding of the Muromachi Bakufu, his views and policies differed from his brother, leading to his demise.

Let's discuss the truth behind who the samurai really were. youtube.com/watch?v=1eqf6x…

#Samurai Saturday Spotlight: Date Terumune (1544-1585) A prominent leader of the north, Terumune saw the Date clan's influence grow and flourish. He retired in favor of his skilled son Masamune in 1584. A year later, he was killed after being captured by the Date's enemies.

#Samurai Sunday Spotlight: Kai Province Located in the Chubu region of central Japan and on the boarder of the Kanto, Kai province was home to several prominent samurai clans over time, most notably the Takeda of Shingen's line. Today, the area is known as Yamanashi prefecture.

#Samurai Saturday Spotlight: The Siege of Arai (1512-1516) The Siege of Arai was an iconic engagement during Hojo Soun's invasion of the Kanto region. The castle itself is believed to have endured siege from 1512 to 1516. Its fall marked the capitulation of Sagami's Miura clan.

Let's rank the top 5 samurai warriors of the Genpei War! #Samurai youtube.com/watch?v=7ATJf4…