Ep. 17: Ashikaga Takauji is in Top Shape!
Aired on September 28, 2016

A conflict between Emperor Go-Daigo and the Kamakura shogunate establishes the foundation for a new era of Japanese governance. This political shift paves the way for Ashikaga Takauji to assume the role of the new shogun, marking a significant transition in the country's leadership structure and historical trajectory.
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