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Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer
Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer
Drama, History 09/15/2012

Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer (2012)

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A chronicle of the life of Yasui Santetsu, a 17th century master of go who turned his attention to astronomy and created a new calendar for Japan. Based on the life of Santetsu Yasui (December 27, 1639-November 1, 1715), appointed as the first official astronomer in the Edo Period and would go on to create the Jokyo calendar at the imperial request.

Yojiro Takita

Director

Masato Katō

Writer

Yojiro Takita

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