The Genpei War pt. 4

The Genpei War pt. 4

Congratulations on making it to the fourth and final part of this summary of the Genpei War. We’re on the home stretch now. Just three battles to go—arguably the three most epic battles of the entire war. The sheer number of ukiyo-e paintings depicting them is testament to that fact. What is it about them that makes them so epic? One word… Yoshitsune. Yoritomo’s legendary…

Kajiwara Kagetoki protects Minamoto no Yoritomo and his men, who are hiding in the cave

The Genpei War Pt. 2

Welcome to part two of this four-part series of articles on the Genpei War. Part one finished off with the war having barely begun and none of the major players even having made an appearance, which means we have a lot to get through this time! This part promises at least twice the action and drama of part one at double the pace. For anyone…