Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer

Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer

2h 21m 2012 Drama, History Japan
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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.

Director

Yojiro Takita

Writer

Masato Katō, Yojiro Takita