English Story Catalogue — 92 Works
Stories from Japanese history
Enter the turning points of Japan’s past through the people who faced them, then follow every interpretation back to its evidence.
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Articles in English. Linked films currently use Japanese audio. English subtitles will be added in a later phase and are never assumed where they are not confirmed.
Published English stories
1453
Shigeki English
Returning land and people, appointing officials, merging prefectures and keeping local offices working.
When Meiji 2 (1869), Meiji 4 (1871), Aichi's reorganization in 1872 and later institutional development in 1890Where Japan nationwide, with Owari, Mikawa and Aichi as the regional example
10月 23, 2026
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1450
Shigeki English
A banner, letters, picture maps and stone walls: what they tell us about Shiro, and what remains beyond them.
When Kanei 14–15 (1637–1638); later copies and excavations are distinguished from the uprising itselfWhere Shimabara and Amakusa in southwestern Japan, culminating in the siege of Hara Castle
10月 23, 2026
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1444
Shigeki English
Peace at Takamatsu, victory at Yamazaki and discussion at Kiyosu: the work that continued beyond the march.
When Tensho 10 (1582), from the Takamatsu siege through Yamazaki and Kiyosu to letters of the eighth and tenth months; historical calendar datesWhere Bitchu Takamatsu in present-day Okayama, the Kyoto-area Yamazaki battlefield and the Kiyosu discussion
10月 23, 2026
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1429
Shigeki English
Noriyori, Yoshitsune, and Tada Yukitsuna: reading several directions of attack through different kinds of evidence.
When 1184, Juei 3; the battle is dated to the seventh day of the second month in the calendar then in use.Where The coast of present-day Kobe, with the discussion extending from Ikuta-no-Mori to Suma and the mountain approaches.
10月 23, 2026
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1426
Shigeki English
Arrival, remaining, Aizu charge and a new name: following the organization through Mibu.
When Bunkyu 3 (1863), with background in 1862 and a distinction from Kondo's later status in 1867; month and day retain the contemporary calendarWhere From Edo along the Nakasendo to Kyoto, especially the houses and temple of Mibu
10月 23, 2026
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1423
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Military actions, scenes from a war tale, and later commemoration: following three kinds of evidence.
When 1331–1336, followed by commemoration in 1692, 1872, 1909 and 1935; the letter's month and day retain the contemporary calendarWhere Akasaka and Chihaya in Kawachi, Kyoto, and Minatogawa in the Hyogo coastal setting
10月 23, 2026
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1420
Shigeki English
Reading combat, the end of an operation, surrender and remembrance on their own terms.
When The Battle of Okinawa in 1945, and postwar remembrance including the 1965 date changeWhere Okinawa Island, from Shuri toward its southern area; the surrender record also concerns Japanese forces in the Nansei Islands
10月 23, 2026
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1416
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Armour, companions, and remembered words: how different sources shape a warrior's final scene
When The Heike's departure from the capital and subsequent battles, leading to Dan-no-ura in 1185; later literary and theatrical receptionWhere The capital, Kyoto; western Japan; Yashima; and Dan-no-ura, identified by the National Archives with the Kanmon Strait at present-day Shimonoseki
10月 23, 2026
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1410
Shigeki English
The route can be followed more securely than any single explanation of why he kept fighting.
When 1863 to June 20, 1869; historical Japanese month-and-day dates are identified explicitlyWhere From the Tama region and Kyoto through eastern and northern battlefields to Hakodate
10月 23, 2026
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1408
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Industrial experiments before the bombardment, negotiations in Yokohama and a voyage by nineteen people.
When 1851–1867, with the war in 1863 and the mission to Britain in 1865.Where Kagoshima and Hashima in southern Japan; Namamugi and Yokohama; London and Manchester in Britain.
10月 23, 2026
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374
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Before the famous night came accounts, letters, separation, and an attempt to restore a fallen house.
When Genroku 14–16, spanning 1701–1703; month and day references retain the old Japanese calendarWhere Ako, Yamashina near Kyoto, and Edo
9月 13, 2026
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352
Shigeki English
Follow the assassination of Ii Naosuke through the orders, letters, and announcements that followed it.
When 1860, with political background in 1858 and an aftermath extending into the 1860sWhere Edo Castle and Hikone, with reports circulating beyond Edo
9月 13, 2026
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