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Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer

2012Directed by Yojiro Takita

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Released: September 15, 2012
Runtime: 2h 21m

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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
Writers: Masato Katō
Tow Ubukata
Yojiro Takita
Original title: 天地明察

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