Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer

In feudal Japan, a master of the strategy game Go, Yasui Santetsu, was tasked by the ruling shogun to create a new calendar based on astronomical observations. Despite facing opposition from the imperial court and much of the nobility, Santetsu persevered and successfully developed the Jōkyō calendar, earning him recognition as the country's first official astronomer. This movie tells the inspiring story of his journey, blending drama, history, and science.

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