So, the Kamakura period, 1185-1333, wasn’t just samurai sword-swingin'. These warriors ran Japan, built a whole political system, and laid down the code that’d shape Bushido. Toss in some Mongols & Zen, and you've got one hell of a legacy. ⚔️ vikingsvssamurai.com/the-samurai-...

The Samurai of the Kamakura Period: A Defining Era of Warriors

The Kamakura samurai weren’t just warriors—they ruled, lived by loyalty and discipline, and embraced Zen’s inner calm. Their legacy? It shaped Japan’s warrior ethos.