It is the year 1156 in the Japanese imperial capital. Two rival Emperors face each other across the Kamo river, each supported by warriors of the Heike and Genji clans.
Watching is the nine-year-old Yoritomo. One day he will become Japan’s first Shogun. But for now, all he can do is hope that his father has chosen the right side.
Key figures in this episode:
West of the river:
- Go-Shirakawa (reigning Emperor of Japan)
- Shinzei (Go-Shirakawa's senior advisor)
- Yoshitomo (Genji heir, eldest son of Tameyoshi)
- Yoritomo (Yoshitomo's son; future First Shogun)
- Kiyomori (Head of the Heike clan)
East of the river:
- Sutoku (Retired Emperor, Go-Shirakawa's elder brother)
- Tameyoshi (Head of the Genji clan; Yoshitomo's father)
- Tamatomo (Yoshitomo's younger brother; a giant)
- Tadamasa (Heike commander; uncle of Kiyomori)
Written and presented by Sean Bermingham.
Music and sound effects from Pond 5: www.pond5.com
The First Shogun podcast website: https://firstshogun.buzzsprout.com
04/28/24 • 29 min
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The First Shogun - The Hour of the Tiger
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THE FIRST SHOGUN
Ep. 3: The Hour of the Tiger
It is the year 1156, and there is panic in the Japanese capital of Heian-kyo.
War is about to break out between two claimants to the Imperial throne.
Two Emperors face each other across the Kamo river. To the west is emperor Go-Shirakawa, supported by warlords of the Heike and Genji clans.
Waiting for them is the army of the emperor’s elder brother, Sutoku. Watching as events unfold is the nine-ye
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