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Samurai History & Culture Japan

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Samurai History & Culture Japan

This page was created for enjoyment and educational purposes. From 1994 he was apprenticed to one of Japan's last true armor craftsmen, Atsuta Shindo.

Our aim is to increase communication channels between people interested in the samurai, and spread information and knowledge regarding samurai history and culture. This page was created by and is written by Australian born Chris Glenn, a 30 year veteran of Japan, and member of the Japan Armor and Weapons Research and Preservation Society, The Japan Castle Research Federation, and the Nagoya Shinse

ngumi Douko Kai. He is an advisor to the Nagoya Honmaru Goten Castle Restoration tea, also to the Kato Kiyomasa Kai, the Aichi Guide Network. He is the author of the books The Battle of Sekigahara,(Booklocker) and two other Japanese language books on castles, and the book, Samurai Castle Bilingual Guide (Shogakukan) written in collaboration with Professor Miura of Hiroshima University. He is the Culture and Tourism Ambassador for Sekigahara, and the Culture, History Ambassador for Nagoya City. Chris Glenn is managed by media company PPF (Past Present Future Ltd.)

11/06/2026

Today's article is a FREE READ, regarding the Kogo Incident, a samurai riot that led to one of the last cases of official seppuku. Link below...

08/06/2026

The latest article was a request from a long time follower: What are the differences between Western and Japanese castles? Excellent question. I was going to cover this topic on my NHK World TV series, Samurai Castles at some stage, but followers get the details here in advance. Link below, and don't forget to subscribe.

05/06/2026

How does a Christian Daimyo Commit Seppuku? The full story is available now! Link below!

01/06/2026

The latest article is available now and covers the Battle of Kuwabara Castle, in which Takeda Shingen destroyed his own brother-in-law, Suwa Yorishige... link to the site below in the comments section.

29/05/2026

The second Tozen-ji Incident occurred 164 years ago today, May 29 1862, when samurai attacked the British Embassy in Edo, a year after the first deadly attack. Read about it in today's free article, linked below,...

27/05/2026

Oguri Tadamasa was executed on this day,...but why? Find out in today's long read article. Link below.

18/05/2026

General Mori Nagayoshi was killed in action of this day in 1584. His life would have to be one of the most fascinating Sengoku period front line warriors and daimyo. His story - including how he was killed and the great mistake regarding his head after death - are covered in todays' article. Link below, and don't forget to subscribe.

15/05/2026

This article, covering the Kuroda plot to assassinate Kii Shigefusa, and look at Shigefusa's incredible life is one of those mostly unknown but totally mind blowing stories. You've got to read it! Link below, one for Premium Readers.

13/05/2026

The Third and final instalment of the Top 20 samurai mountain castles according to elevation, and covering 26 castles in total is available now as a FREE READ article...link below, and as always, enjoy!

11/05/2026

Part 2 of the look at Early Modern samurai mountain castles and a countdown of their relative heights is available now as a FREE READ article. Link below,...as always, enjoy.

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