Ep. 28: Shimazu Yoshiiro's Ambition to Unify Kyushu and Impress Tokugawa Ieyasu
Aired on January 16, 2019
The Shimazu clan, originating from the Satsuma province, successfully expanded their territory to conquer the entire island of Kyushu. Their military strength and resilience were so formidable that even Tokugawa Ieyasu, the man who eventually unified Japan, came to fear the potential threat posed by the Shimazu forces. This historical narrative highlights the clan's significant rise to power and their lasting impact on the political landscape of the region during this period.
Episodes
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- Ep. 25 · Tokugawa Iemitsu established the Sankin Kotai system to maintain daimyo cohesion and control.
- Ep. 26 · Hojo Soun rises to protect the weak and stand against the strong
- Ep. 27 · Chosokabe Motochika's Metamorphosis as the General of Flame
- Ep. 28 · Shimazu Yoshiiro's Ambition to Unify Kyushu and Impress Tokugawa Ieyasu
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