Meow Meow Japanese History

In Meow Meow Cat History, learn all about Japan's fascinating history... with cats! The first episode features the legendary Himiko, founder of ancient Yamatai.

In the vicious Sengoku period, there was one cat who stood above others with his ambitions to unite the country: Oda Nobunaga! This episode features an overview of his rise to power and eventual fate.

There's one cat who embodies the spirit of the Bakumatsu, the period of the late 19th century when Japan's long isolation started to come to a close: Sakamoto Ryoma! Learn all about his early days in this episode.

Cats are so hard to organize "herding cats" is often used to refer to tasks that are impossible. So imagine how incredible Prince Shotoku must be when helps the government of Asuka period Japan get it's act together!

The Shinsengumi are arguably the most famous group of Japanese swordscats in the country's entire history. This is the story of how they were formed by the Tokugawa Shogunate to keep order in Kyoto, during the last days of the Edo period.

La historia de Sekigahara.

¡¿La historia errante?!

The Tale of Genji is the work of 11th century literature considered by some to be the first novel. And it was the work of one talented Heian lady-in-waiting: Murasaki Shikibu!

Minamoto no Yoritomo was a key figure in the struggles between the Genji and Taira that marked the end of the Heian period. From his early days under the supervision of the cats who would become his enemies, to his establishment of the Kamakura shogunate and position as it's leader, this episode will tell you all about him.

Japan's Heian period is arguably known for two things above all else: artistic achievement and political manuevering, both being pasttimes enjoyed by members of the imperial court. And there was one cat in particular who struggled until he was second only to the emperor: Fujiwara no Michizane!

Takeda Shingen might be a cat, but he's still fierce enough to have earned himself the nickname "tiger" even in already-dangerous Sengoku Japan. Find out exactly what makes this legendary predator of the battlefield so famous!

La historia de su gran problema.

¡El ocaso de un gato!

The Jomon period lasted a looong time (starting around 14500 BCE to around 300 BCE), but cats from those ancient days definitely had something to show for it. Most visibly iss the distinct Jomon pottery, which has gone to become iconic of that early phase of Japan's history.

El asedio de Osaka.

La historia de una mueca.

A feud between Emperor Go-Daigo and the Kamakura shogunate sets the stage for a new phase of Japanese government, and a new shogun: Ashikaga Takauji!

With the urban expansion of the Edo period, the bustling streets of Osaka needed magistrates to help keep the peace. But after a career of law enforcement and education, when the Tokugawa shogunate starts squeezing the people dry during a famine, this cat focuses his righteous instincts on rebellion.

Murasaki Shikibu was a literary trailblazer in Heian Japan, but she wasn't the only one! Meet Sei Shonagon, a cat whose musings on the life in the imperial court gave insight into the personal lives of cats from a thousand years ago.

The reign of the Tokugawa was relatively peaceful compared to the constant warfare that preceded it, but that doesn't mean it was quiet! Learn about how Edo literally went to the dogs under the rule of the shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi!

The Shinsengumi are back! This episode explains the origins of the group, showing how a rowdy band of commoner cats ended up as one of Japan's most famous fighting forces.

La historia del joven Minamoto no Yoshitsune.

La historia de Ino Tadataka y sus dibujos de mapas.

Cuando Asano Naganori es forzado a cometer sepukku, Ooishi Kuranosuke intenta restablecer el clan maestro... ¡y organiza un grupo de 47 ronin para hacerlo!