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Japan's Legendary
Samurai Warriors
Journey through the battles, philosophy, and culture of the samurai — from the Heian Period to the end of the samurai era.
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Shōchū Incident - Emperor Go-Daigo's First Attempt to Overthrow the Kamakura Shogunate
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Genko War - Emperor Go-Daigo's Quest to Topple the Kamakura Shogunate
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Genpei War of 1180 - The Epic Deathmatch between Taira and Minamoto Samurai Clans
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Jokyu Disturbance - Emperor Go-Toba's Fight Against the Kamakura Shogunate
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Kenmu Restoration - The Brief Imperial Rule of Emperor Go-Daigo
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