Ep. 2: Uesugi Kenshin rises from temple exile to ruler of Echigo province as Bishamonten incarnate
Aired on April 12, 2017

Uesugi Kenshin was one of the fiercest cats of the Sengoku period and regarded as the incarnation of the war god, Bishamonten. This episode details his journey from being sent to a temple while his siblings took control of their clan to becoming the ruler of Echigo province. It explores the historical path that allowed him to achieve such significant power and status during this turbulent era of Japanese history.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Yayoi Cats Helped Cultivate Rice as a Staple Food Over 2000 Years Ago
- Ep. 2 · Uesugi Kenshin rises from temple exile to ruler of Echigo province as Bishamonten incarnate
- Ep. 3 · Taira no Kiyomori elevates the status of the samurai class during the Heian period
- Ep. 4 · The Edo period arts revival highlights the renowned haiku master Matsuo Basho
- Ep. 5 · Hojo Tokimune Leads the Defense Against Foreign Hostility
- Ep. 6 · Atsuhime, the Godly Sister of the Bakumatsu, Marries the Shogun