Your Life As A Samurai Preparing for War In Ancient Japan

It's October, 1600. You're standing in the fog at Sekigahara, waiting for the battle that will decide who rules Japan for 250 years. But getting here took weeks, and almost none of it involved a sword. In this video, you live through a samurai's preparation for war: the summons from your lord, packing your family's armour, drilling with spears and guns, eating your belt for dinner, the ritual meal of "strike, win, rejoice", the long march, and the night before the battle. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 The fog at Sekigahara 0:46 The summons 1:36 Choosing the lucky day 2:08 Putting on the armour 3:19 Spears, bows and guns 4:10 Drilling and horses 4:41 Your servants 5:08 Food on campaign 5:58 The departure ritual 6:46 The march and the back-flags 7:38 Scouts and ninja 8:03 The enemy: Ishida Mitsunari 8:29 The night before 9:28 The darkest truth 10:10 Before dawn 10:51 The fog lifts Next video: Your Life at the Battle of Sekigahara. Subscribe so you don't miss it. If you'd been in that fog, what would you have written in your letter home? Tell me in the comments. #samurai #feudaljapan #japanesehistory #sekigahara #history