But the shogunate got its information from Zen monks and their disciples from Southern Song, and it is not inconceivable that they might have downplayed the size of the Mongol Empire to protect ...

The shogunate system itself would last for 700 years. The daimyo , regional feudal lords, swore loyalty to the emperor, who was largely a ceremonial and religious figure.

Japanese researchers continue to survey the watery depths off the coast of Kyūshū in search of the Mongol Empire fleet sunk during an attempted invasion of Japan in the thirteenth century.

The Shogunate supporters intend to back up the Shogunate’s goal of working with the foreigners, and generally want allies who feel the same. To that end, you need to help them with any missions ...

Meet the key political factions that vie for power in this tumultuous time. Anti-shogunate forces, united in their mission to restore imperial authority, pro-shogunate forces, defenders of ...

The Anti-Shogunate Faction. Comprised of agents who opposed the domineering shogunate military force, and emboldened by those caught in the economic turmoil following the end of Japan’s national ...

The Kamakura shogunate is one of the most interesting times in Japanese history without even speaking about its fall. It began in 1192 when Minamoto no Yoritomo of the famed Minamoto clan defeated ...

The Pro Shogunate vs Anti-Shogunate debate has been a heated topic in the Rise of the Ronin forums. Rise of the Ronin is set in the 19th century Japan Edo period during Bakumatsu when Western ...

The story gets much grander than that, of course. You’ll meet historical figures, join a pro or anti-Shogunate faction, and make tough decisions that help shape Japan’s future during one of ...