Horo and Cavalry Samurai: the Mysterious Balloon

Horo and Cavalry Samurai: – Eugenio Larosa   Step into the captivating world of Japanese military history as we delve into the awe-inspiring cavalry of the samurai. Among these remarkable warriors, there exists a distinctive feature—a massive balloon-like object adorning…

Ikko-Ikki 28mm wargame miniatures

Ikko-Ikki 28mm wargame miniatures The continuous struggles between Damyo between the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries led to exasperation peasants and small landowners (Jisamurai), who gave rise to a series of revolts against samurai and landlords. These commoners called themselves “Ikko”.…

Impetus Feudal Japan army lists 1540-1600

Impetus Feudal Japan army lists 1540-1600 These IMPETUS 2 army lists for Feudal Japan were created starting from the lists of the previous version taking into account my studies on the battles and formations used during the period from 1540…

Masatoyo ashigaru 28mm miniatures

Masatoyo ashigaru 28mm miniatures Naitō Masatoyo also known as Nait0 Masahide or Kud0 Sukenaga (1522-29 June 1575) was a Japanese samurai of the Sengoku period. Part of the “twenty-four generals of Takeda Shingen”, Masatoyo was the second son of Takeda…

Yamamoto Kansuke 28mm wargame

Yamamoto Kansuke 28mm wargame Yamamoto Kansuke was a Japanese samurai and general of the Sengoku period in the service of Takeda Shingen. A brilliant strategist, he began as commander of the infantry (ashigaru-taisho) in the service of the Takeda clan.…

Uesugi Kenshin 28mm miniatures

Uesugi Kenshin 28mm miniatures Uesugi Kenshin, born Nagao Kagetora, powerful daimyo who ruled the Echigo province of Japan during the Sengoku period. Famous for his rivalry with Takeda Shingen, a daimyo from the nearby KAI province, he is also known…

Ronin Osprey Custom Card

Ronin Osprey Custom Card Ronin is a miniature game that transports players to the captivating world of feudal Japan during the Sengoku period of the 16th century. Written by Craig Woodfield and published by Osprey Wargames in August 2013, this…