The package has been sent and Samurai-archives has received it. One of the poeople who runs the webpage knows a publisher. I am going with that publisher, I hope. The cover page will be changed. He suggested I go with another. I am fine with that. When I sent the old manuscript last year. I did not know I made some blotches. This time it is a lot smoother. As you know the title of the book is Okehazama 1560. I have been to the battlefield many times. the one located in Toyoake City about seven and the one in Midori-ku, once.
Over the weekend I made a poll and anyone can vote. Nobunaga's greatest victories. if you see something that is not there. Let me know. I also put the word out on Citadel online as well.
Nobunaga no Tame! Tenka no Tame!
Monday, June 30, 2008
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Kiyosu kassenki
I am looking to see if anybody has a copy of the Kiyosu kassenki. According to Lamers it was written published in 1923.
'Kiyosu kassenki'. In Zoku Gunsho ruiju,XX.A. Tokyo: Zoku Gunsho Ruiju Kanseikai, 1923.
I have another book. Senran no Nihonshi [Kassen to Jinbutsu] 9 Tenka Fubu Tokyo: 1988.
According to the book on page 156, it listed the Kiyosu kassenki author as unknown.
If anybody has any information about it or has a copy, let me know right away.
Nobunaga no Tame!
'Kiyosu kassenki'. In Zoku Gunsho ruiju,XX.A. Tokyo: Zoku Gunsho Ruiju Kanseikai, 1923.
I have another book. Senran no Nihonshi [Kassen to Jinbutsu] 9 Tenka Fubu Tokyo: 1988.
According to the book on page 156, it listed the Kiyosu kassenki author as unknown.
If anybody has any information about it or has a copy, let me know right away.
Nobunaga no Tame!
Friday, June 27, 2008
What if...
What if Nobunaga was defeated heavily at Akatsuka and Kayatsu in 1552? The chances of Nobunaga unifying the Oda house would have been slim. Owari would have been different. I do agree with Cody with the Imagawa factor. The Oda house would have been so weak that the Imagawa would have played a major role in Owari. I think the Oda house would do anything to save their own rear ends. Just as the Imagawa made the Matsudaira bend, the Oda would have to the same.
Three golden rules in Sengoku Japan.
1) Fight your way to the top
2) Have an alliance with an equal partner
3) Submit to a higher authority
I think the Oda would have to submit to the Imagawa. Yoshimoto had Mikawa and Owari would have been a key province for many reasons. Could Nobunaga have any support from his father-in-law, the Viper of Mino Saito Dosan? Who knows. Maybe. Up in the air. It would only be year later where the two would finally meet at Shoutokuji in Tonda (1553).
Instead Nobunaga triumphed at the Battle of Akatsuka and Kayatsu. The two battles would be key to unifying Owari and the Oda clan. With the murder of Shiba Yoshimune the Owari shugo in 1554 by Oda Nobutomo and Sakai Daizen paved the way for Nobunaga taking Kiyosu Castle in 1555. It did several things. Oda Nobutomo was killed and the Nobunaga was the sole commander of the Kiyosu Castle which was the home base of the Oda Kiyosu branch. Also Kiyosu Castle would be the area where Nobunaga could attack the Oda Iwakura branch. Four years later 1559, Nobunaga finally was the sole ruler of Owari when he attack and destroyed Iwakura Castle. The Oda Iwakura branch was gone and Nobunaga finally united the Oda family and Owari.
It would not have been possible without the victories of Akatsuka and Kayastu in 1552.
Tenka no Tame!
Three golden rules in Sengoku Japan.
1) Fight your way to the top
2) Have an alliance with an equal partner
3) Submit to a higher authority
I think the Oda would have to submit to the Imagawa. Yoshimoto had Mikawa and Owari would have been a key province for many reasons. Could Nobunaga have any support from his father-in-law, the Viper of Mino Saito Dosan? Who knows. Maybe. Up in the air. It would only be year later where the two would finally meet at Shoutokuji in Tonda (1553).
Instead Nobunaga triumphed at the Battle of Akatsuka and Kayatsu. The two battles would be key to unifying Owari and the Oda clan. With the murder of Shiba Yoshimune the Owari shugo in 1554 by Oda Nobutomo and Sakai Daizen paved the way for Nobunaga taking Kiyosu Castle in 1555. It did several things. Oda Nobutomo was killed and the Nobunaga was the sole commander of the Kiyosu Castle which was the home base of the Oda Kiyosu branch. Also Kiyosu Castle would be the area where Nobunaga could attack the Oda Iwakura branch. Four years later 1559, Nobunaga finally was the sole ruler of Owari when he attack and destroyed Iwakura Castle. The Oda Iwakura branch was gone and Nobunaga finally united the Oda family and Owari.
It would not have been possible without the victories of Akatsuka and Kayastu in 1552.
Tenka no Tame!
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Swords
The Japan Times newspaper online has front page news on samurai swords. According to the article swords displays in Tokyo is rare. If I was in Japan right now, I am there. No matter what era of the samurai age you like Sengoku or Edo, it must be a treat to see. Also I have posted a link to the Tsurugi Shrine. It is in Japanese. Please read the article. It is worth it.
Nobunaga no Tame!
Nobunaga no Tame!
Question of the week
Here is something to think about. What if Nobunaga lost both battles Akatsuaka and Kayatsu in 1552? Nobunaga's plans to unite Owari would have been different. Billy Cody has an interesting theory. "Had Nobunaga been defeated with his aid (Imagawa Yoshimoto), there is little doubt that Imagawa would have incorporated the Oda territory into that of his own, or at the very least would have been able to influence internal matters there considerably." p. 156. I will respond later.
Cody, Billy J. Hyoe Murakami and Thomas J. Harper (ed)., Great Historical Figures of Japan. "Unifiers of Japan Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Ieyasu," Tokyo: Japan Cultural Institute, 1978.
I did not put that sort of information in my book Okehazama 1560. The reason why is I wanted to explain Nobunaga's victories with an outnumbered army. He was able to win with less.
Nobunaga no Tame!
Cody, Billy J. Hyoe Murakami and Thomas J. Harper (ed)., Great Historical Figures of Japan. "Unifiers of Japan Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Ieyasu," Tokyo: Japan Cultural Institute, 1978.
I did not put that sort of information in my book Okehazama 1560. The reason why is I wanted to explain Nobunaga's victories with an outnumbered army. He was able to win with less.
Nobunaga no Tame!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Nohime's homyo
I think found the translation on Nohime's homyo (deceased Buddhist name).
Okada Masahito's Oda Nobunaga Soogyoo Jiten, pp.161-2. Hopefully the translation is correct. If not please let me know. It goes something like this:
Yougeindenibumyougentaishikyou.
Toady is the day Onabe no kata passed away. June 25th, 1612. My God bless her soul.
Tenka no tame!
Okada Masahito's Oda Nobunaga Soogyoo Jiten, pp.161-2. Hopefully the translation is correct. If not please let me know. It goes something like this:
Yougeindenibumyougentaishikyou.
Toady is the day Onabe no kata passed away. June 25th, 1612. My God bless her soul.
Tenka no tame!
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Publisher
I found a publisher through the Samurai-Archives. The price is much cheaper. So I plan to send my manuscript to Mr. Christopher West to read it again since it was rewritten. Right after that I plan to get it published through his friend. The sooner the better. It took me years to write Okehazama 1560. It is a story that must be told. It was Nobunaga's greatest hour. Also I am working on my second book at the moment. A picture book on Okehazama. By the way, do anyone have any stories to share traveling to Japan and visiting Nobunaga's battlefields, castles, and landmarks? Photos, books, and movies too.
Nobunaga no Tame!
Nobunaga no Tame!
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