Meow Meow Japanese History

Learn about Japan's fascinating history, starting with the legendary Himiko, the founder of ancient Yamatai.

In the vicious Sengoku period, there was one cat who stood above others with his ambitions to unite the country: Oda Nobunaga.

Learn about the early days of Sakamoto Ryoma, the embodiment of the time period in 19th century Japan known as the Bakumatsu.

The expression "herding cats" is often used to refer to tasks that are impossible, so it was no small feat for Prince Shotoku to help Japan's government get its act together in the Asuka period.

Learn about the illustrious Sanada clan and one of its most famous members, Sanada Yukimura, and how the Sanada clan's ferocity ensured their name passed on into modernity.

The Tale of Genji is a work of 11th century literature considered by some to be the first novel, and it was the creation of one talented Heian lady-in-waiting: Murasaki Shikibu.