When I visited a bookstore in central Tokyo on Jan. 9, I came across a corner featuring the Hojo clan, which wielded enormous power in the Kamakura Shogunate (1185-1333). I was surprised by the sheer ...

After only a few episodes, it’s pretty clear that The Elusive Samurai is set to be one of the best shows of the summer season, but some people may not be familiar with the real-life history of its ...

The Ise clan from Arai, now officially known as the Hojo clan, had been making great progress in their expansion into the Kanto region. The technical owners of said region were none too pleased by ...

Set in feudal Japan, the story follows Tokiyuki Hojo, an elusive young heir on a quest to defeat the enemy who betrayed the Hojo clan and stripped him of everything. Relying on his uncanny ability to ...

Hachioji Castle was constructed by the Hojo clan in the late 1500s and served as their largest branch castle. In 1590, the stronghold was attacked by warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who wiped out the ...