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A Midsummer Return to Hamamatsu: A Day Exploring Landmarks Linked to Tokugawa Ieyasu

Walk in Tokugawa Ieyasu’s footsteps in Hamamatsu. From Hamamatsu Castle to hidden shrines and graves, explore Sengoku history beyond typical sightseeing.

Chubu/Central JapanIeyasu Travel JournalKantoShizuokaTokugawa Ieyasu

17 Things to See Around Azuchi Castle | Museums, Ruins and a Cycling Route

Explore 17 sites around Azuchi Castle and Azuchi Station, from museums and castle-town ruins to the Seminario, with maps and a suggested cycling route.

KansaiNobunaga Travel GuideOda NobunagaShiga

William Adams in Yokosuka: A Self-Guided Walk to Anjinzuka, Kashima Shrine, and Jodoji Temple

Follow the footsteps of William Adams, the English samurai known as Miura Anjin, on a self-guided walk through Yokosuka. Visit Anjinzuka, a National Historic Site, Kashima Shrine, and Jodoji Temple with access tips, highlights, walking times, maps, and panoramic photos. Free admission.

Anjin Travel GuideKanagawaKantoMiura Anjin(William Adams)

Azuchi Castle Ruins Visitor Guide 2026 | Access, Routes and What to See

Plan your visit to Azuchi Castle Ruins with current admission, opening hours, access, maps, suggested routes, and area guides based on repeated on-site visits.

KansaiNobunaga Travel GuideShiga

Hizen Nagoya Castle (Saga) Travel Journal

Explore Hizen Nagoya Castle in Saga—once Hideyoshi’s grand headquarters. Discover ruins, museums, and samurai history in this unforgettable travel journal.

Hideyoshi Travel Journal

Exploring the Legacy of William Adams (Miura Anjin): A Journey Through Historic Hirado

Follow William Adams, the real-life John Blackthorne from Shogun, through Hirado’s historic sites. Discover Saiwaibashi Bridge, Anjin no Yakata, and Hirado Castle in this immersive travel guide.

Anjin Travel Journal

Hirado — The City Where the Western Samurai, William Adams, Rests

Think SHŌGUN was fiction? Discover the real English samurai who inspired John Blackthorne. Explore Hirado’s hidden sites and walk where history began.

Anjin Travel Guide

Taiga Drama Gō: Hime-tachi no Sengoku

Explore NHK’s Taiga drama "Gō," the true story of a Sengoku-era princess who defied fate and helped build a peaceful Japan. A powerful tale of family, resilience, and legacy.

Historical Other TopicsTaiga Drama

Osaka Castle: A Visit to the Toyotomi Stone Wall Exhibition – A Historical Immersion Journal

A first-hand visit to Osaka Castle's Toyotomi Stone Wall Museum, opened April 2025 — the preserved underground stone walls of Toyotomi-era Osaka Castle, traces of Summer Siege fire damage, and firsthand hours, admission, and access details.

Hideyoshi Travel JournalKansaiOsaka

Itō: Tracing Miura Anjin and Japan’s First Western Ship

Discover Itō, where SHŌGUN’s Anjin built Japan’s first Western-style ship. Explore memorials, hot springs, and a riverside town shaped by history.

Anjin Travel GuideChubu/Central JapanShizuoka