“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series July 12, 1192: The Dawn of the Samurai Era and the Appointment of Minamoto no Yoritomo
Discover the history of July 12, 1192, when Minamoto no Yoritomo became Japan's first Seii Taishogun. Learn how the Kamakura Shogunate gave birth to the Samurai spirit and shaped Japanese culture forever.