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Takeda Shingen was a powerful daimyo of Kai Province (modern-day Yamanashi Prefecture). His primary rival was Uesugi Kenshin. Uesugi’s nickname was “The Dragon of Echigo” and Takeda’s nickname was “The Tiger of Kai.”. The story is recorded both regular speed and slowed down.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
NEW READER: Takeda Shingen
38 Pages Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Prefecture Spotlight: Kagoshima
Etymology: あばよ
Phrase of the Day: Here’s looking at you, kid.
Kanji Spotlight: Behaviors
Grammar Time! しまう
Reader, Grammatical Notes, Kanji Notes, and English Translation