Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer
Directed byYojiro Takita
Directed by
Yojiro Takita
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.
historical figure
astronomer
jidaigeki
edo period
Last Updated: November 8, 2025























