
Uesugi Kenshin: The Dragon of Echigo
Uesugi Kenshin, one of Japan’s most legendary samurai warlords, is often referred to as the “Dragon of Echigo” due to his fierce military prowess and unwavering dedication to his cause. Born in 1530 in the Echigo Province (present-day Niigata Prefecture), Kenshin rose to prominence during the Sengoku period, a time of constant warfare and shifting…