Hojo Tokimune (2001)

The 40th NHK Taiga Drama is Hojo Tokimune. It tells the dramatic and turbulent life of young shikken Hojo Tokimune, and his successful defense of Japan from invasion by Mongolia in the 1200's. It is a tragic story of betrayal and clan wars and Hojo Tokimune is at the center of it all. The main focus of the story is Hojo Tokiyori's older sons, their relationship, and their views and actions concerning Kublai Khan's attempted invasion. The two brothers, Tokimune and Tokisuke, are torn apart by politics.

Cast

Mayuko Fukuda

Hojo Atsuko

Kinya Kitaoji

Sha Kokumei

Ken Watanabe

Hojo Tokiyori

Hiromi Sakimoto

Hojo Tokitoshi

Atsuro Watabe

Hojo Tokisuke

Motoya Izumi

Hojo Tokimune