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Azuchi Castle 360° Panorama Tour | Panoramic Views of the Tenshudai and Nio Gate

Experience Azuchi Castle’s Tenshudai, Nio Gate, the former residence of Toshiie Maeda, and the former residence of Hashiba Hideyoshi in immersive 360° panoramas. Easily grasp elevation changes and spatial relationships—perfect for preparing before your visit. Explore the “core areas” of Azuchi Castle as if you were standing right there.

2025.11.18

Nobunaga Travel GuideOsaka-Kyoto Area

Azuchi Castle 360° Panorama Tour | Otemichi and the Main Compound Pathways

Experience the path from Azuchi Castle’s Otemichi up through the Main Compound, Kurogane Gate, and toward the Tenshudai in full 360°. View the steep stone steps, key junctions, and the spatial layout around the Tenshudai just as you would on-site—right from your smartphone. An ideal virtual tour for preparing before your visit.

2025.11.18

Nobunaga Travel GuideOsaka-Kyoto Area

November 15, 2025 – Joining “An Invitation to Sengoku Ōmi:The Genki Turmoil and the Rise of Oda Nobunaga, the Unifier of Japan”

A detailed look at the 2025 Yoyogi lecture exploring the Genki Turmoil, Nobunaga’s rise, his ties with Yoshiaki, and Azai Nagamasa’s motives. Fresh insights reshape his legacy.

2025.11.16

Nobunaga Travel Journal

Encountering a Thousand-Year Fragrance — Experiencing the Miracle of Ranjatai at “Shōsōin THE SHOW” in the Ueno Royal Museum

Explore “Shōsōin THE SHOW” at the Ueno Royal Museum through many photos of the legendary fragrant wood Ranjatai—its scent, history, and timeless beauty.

2025.11.09

Nobunaga Travel Journal

Taiga Drama Sanada Maru: The Life of Sanada Nobushige (Yukimura), Who Blazed Through the Turbulent Warring States Era

Explore NHK’s Sanada Maru, tracing Yukimura Sanada’s epic journey through loyalty, strategy, and the fierce battles that defined Japan’s Warring States.

2025.11.07

Taiga Drama

Exploring the Sengoku Heritage of Mino and Ōmi: From Nangū Taisha to Azuchi Castle and the Azuchi Castle Archaeological Museum (Travel Log)

A one-day historical route from Ōgaki and Tarui to Nangū Taisha, continuing on to the Azuchi Castle ruins (with 360° panoramic photos), Chōkōji Temple (featuring the relocated gate from Sōkenji), and the Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle Archaeological Museum.This journey connects the Tokugawa-protected shrine rebuilt under Shogun Iemitsu with Nobunaga’s visionary city of Azuchi—a seamless trail through the spirit of Japan’s Warring States era.

2025.11.06

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A Journey Through Nagoya’s Samurai Past: From Arako’s Toshiie Maeda Statue to Sōōji Temple and the Tokugawa Museum

Explore the historical heart of Owari through the footsteps of samurai legends. Visit Toshiie Maeda’s birthplace in Arako, uncover hidden ties at the Tokugawa Art Museum, and feel the spirit of Oda Nobunaga at Kiyosu Castle — a Sengoku-era journey through Nagoya’s storied past.

2025.11.03

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Taiga Drama: Toshiie and Matsu #1 — Motivation for Watching: A Gateway to Deeper Historical Insight

Discover the hidden humanity of Toshiie Maeda and Matsu in NHK’s Taiga Drama. Explore how honor, love, and loyalty shaped Japan’s Warring States era.

2025.10.28

Taiga Drama

Taiga Drama: Toshiie and Matsu #2 — The Characters and Scenes That Stirred My Heart: A Tale of a Couple Who Endured the Turmoil of the Sengoku Era

Discover how Toshiie and Matsu portrays courage, wisdom, and enduring love amid Japan’s Warring States. A heartfelt look at the couple who stood firm through chaos.

2025.10.28

Taiga Drama

Taiga Drama: Toshiie and Matsu #3 — Lessons and Connections to the Present: Messages from the Sengoku Era

Discover how Toshiie and Matsu bridges past and present — exploring courage, diplomacy, and the enduring strength of love through Japan’s Warring States era.

2025.10.28

Taiga Drama