Warring States Japan: Myth and Reality

The speakers delve into the historical period of Warring States Japan from 1400 to 1600s, highlighting the romanticized image created in popular culture. They discuss the existence of samurais and ninjas, but stress that much of it is fictionalized. They also explore the rise of Japanese identity and the fascination with the Bushido code, while acknowledging the true nature of the era as a time of warring tribal clans.