CIVILIZATION VI - First Look: Japan
As the game gets nearer we're given yet another look at one of the upcoming Civilization's in Civilization VI, this time it's Japan's turn!
Hojo Tokimune leads the Japanese Civ, he was one of the most transformative leaders in Japanese history. During his reign he repelled the Mongol Empire's invasion and Zen Buddhism spread through the samurai class.
Japan's special ability is called Meiji Restoration. This ability let's the Japanese create powerful and compact cities by giving them bonuses for districts built next to each other. Hojo's forces take advantage of his Divine Wind ability. Land units get an advantage fighting next to the coast, and naval units get a combat bonus in shallow water tiles.
Japan can also build Samurai in addition to other military units, these unique units don't lose combat strength when they take damage so it makes them the pefect soldier for dealing the most damage as long as they survive.
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