Kawanakajima Collection

Battle at Kawanakajima. Print shows two armies of cavalry engaged in a battle with swordsmen and archers on horseback. Date 1857

A Battle of Kawanakajima, Japan, Sengoku Period - Shinano Province (modern Ngano). Five major battles between 1553 and 1564. Artist Utagawa Yoshikazu (active 1848-1863) 1857

Battle of Kawanakajima, probably 4th battle in 1561, on the plains of the Chikuma River. Armies fighting
528731 Battle of Kawanakajima, probably 4th battle in 1561, on the plains of the Chikuma River. Armies fighting. Shuntei Katsukawa (1770-1820) Japanese artist, 1809

Great War of Ko Etsu Kawanakajima, samurai of the army of Usami Sunpu No Kami, popular card by the Japanese painter and printmaker Kuniyoshi Utagawa Ichiyusai

Kawanakajima no kassen, Battle at Kawanakajima. Katsukawa, Shuntei, 1770-1820, artist, 1809. 1 print (3 sheets) : woodcut, color; 37.8 x 24.8 cm (left panel), 37.5 x 25.1 cm (center panel)

ShinshA kawanakajima Acg[k?]assen, The great battle at Kawanakajima in Shinshu. Utagawa, Yoshitora, active 1850-1870, artist, [between 1844 and 1848], 1 print (4 sheets) : woodcut

The great battle at Kawanakajima in Shinshu, probably from the 4th battle in 1561, on the plains at the Chikuma River. Japanese print by Utagawa Yoshikazu (1848-1863)

Battle of Kawanakajima, probably 4th battle in 1561, on the plains of the Chikuma River. Armies fighting. Shuntei Katsukawa (1770-1820) Japanese artist, 1809

The great battle at Kawanakajima in Shinshu. Print shows battle scene (probably from the 4th battle in 1561) on the plains at the Chikuma River. Date between 1844 and 1848

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"Battle at Kawanakajima: A Glimpse into the Fierce Samurai Warfare" Step back in time to the Sengoku Period in Japan, specifically the Shinano Province (modern Nagano), where one of history's most renowned battles took place - the Battle of Kawanakajima. This battle, believed to be the fourth clash in 1561, unfolded on the vast plains of the Chikuma River. As armies clashed amidst a sea of warriors, archers skillfully released their arrows while sword-wielding samurai engaged in close combat. The battlefield echoed with the clashing sounds of armor and pikes as horsemen charged fearlessly into enemy lines. It was a spectacle that captured both awe and terror. The Great War of Ko Etsu Kawanakajima saw samurai from Usami Sunpu No Kami's army rise to popularity for their unwavering loyalty and bravery. Their determination fueled this epic conflict that would forever etch its mark on Japanese history. Artists like Shuntei Katsukawa (1770-1820) and Utagawa depicted this historic event through their masterful works such as "Kawanakajima no kassen" and "Shinshu kawanakajima Acg[k?]assen. " These artworks not only showcased their artistic prowess but also preserved crucial moments from this great battle. Today, we can still catch a glimpse into this monumental clash between rival factions by exploring these captivating pieces. They serve as windows to an era when honor, courage, and strategy were paramount values among samurai warriors. So let us immerse ourselves in the grandeur of "The great battle at Kawanakajima in Shinshu, " transporting our minds back to that fateful day on the plains near Chikuma River during Japan's tumultuous past.