Why Samurai Valued Simplicity And Minimalism
Introduction: The Weight of the Blade Amid the flickering shadows of feudal Japan, the samurai carved out lives of intention, where every decision, every possession, and every movement bore purpose. For these warriors, simplicity was not an aesthetic—it was survival. Clad in armor that was both functional and symbolic, they walked a path sharpened by […]
Sengoku Battles Explained: How Samurai Warfare Changed Japan Forever
The Age of the Warring States The Sengoku period began in the mid-15th century, as centralized authority in Japan shattered. The Ashikaga shogunate, weakened by internal discord and unable to assert control, let power slip from its grasp. Local warlords, known as daimyo, seized this opportunity. With ambition and cunning, they carved out territories, established […]
