Send feedback on the podcast! In this final episode of the podcast series, we see how Minamoto Yoritomo finally achieves his dream of becoming overall ruler - or Shogun - of Japan. But first he must deal with the last remaining threats to his authority - starting with his own brother, the legendary samurai general: Yoshitsune! 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
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Send feedback on the podcast! In this final episode of the podcast series, we see how Minamoto Yoritomo finally achieves his dream of becoming overall ruler - or Shogun - of Japan. But first he must deal with the last remaining threats to his authority - starting with his own brother, the legendary samurai general: Yoshitsune! 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
An envoy from the capital brings shocking news: The Emperor has been attacked! Yoritomo learns that his reckless cousin Kiso Yoshinaka - the Asahi Shogun - has burned down the Emperor's residence and is threatening to make a truce with the Heike. So he accepts the Emperor's summons and sends his half-brother Yoshitsune to bring his cousin to heel. Meanwhile Kiso and his lover Tomoe Gozen - Japan's most celebrated female samurai - prepare for what could be their final stand. Writte...
The First Shogun
Send feedback on the podcast! In this final episode of the podcast series, we see how Minamoto Yoritomo finally achieves his dream of becoming overall ruler - or Shogun - of Japan. But first he must deal with the last remaining threats to his authority - starting with his own brother, the legendary samurai general: Yoshitsune! 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
