Kamakura period

period of Japanese history

feudal military government of Japan

A , literally translating into "small or short tachi (sword)", is one of the traditionally made Japanese swords (nihontō) used by the samurai class of feudal Japan. Kodachi are from the early Kamakura period (1185–1333) and are in the shape of a tachi. Kodachi are mounted in tachi style, but with a length of less than . They are often confused with wakizashi, due to their length and handling techniques.

Japanese chronicles

Akutō (悪党) is a Japanese term that refers to: Generally, a term meaning evil person or villain. In this context, "evil" (悪) refers to actions that deviate from humanity or concepts related to harmful things. Synonyms include akunin (evil person), akkan (scoundrel), narazumono (rogue), and gorotsuki (ruffian). In medieval Japan, a term for individuals or groups who rebelled against the ruling class or established order and caused disturbances. This article focuses on this meaning. __TOC__

diary of Fujiwara no Sadaie (Teika)

defensive stone wall in Fukuoka, Japan

Japanese poet

Japanese Warrior and Ruler of Tsushima

Revenge case in the early Kamakura period