Jan 19 2025 17 mins 1
The Lord of the Heike, Kiyomori, has a disturbing vision that sets in motion a shift in the balance of power between the two great samurai families of Heike and Genji. In a fit of anger he then orders an attack on Japan's greatest Buddhist temple. The reason? The temple monks had dared to play a game of football with "Kiyomori's head" - an act of defiance that will change the history of Japan forever.
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
