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Hideyoshi Travel Journal

Osaka Castle: A Visit to the Toyotomi Stone Wall Exhibition ā€“ A Historical Immersion Journal

Opened in 2025 beneath Osaka Castle. Step into a 20-minute, silent encounter with battle-scorched Toyotomi wallsā€”alone, before the crowds.
2025.06.17
Hideyoshi Travel Journal
Anjin Travel Guide

Itō: Tracing Miura Anjin and Japanā€™s First Western Ship

Discover Itō, where SHŌGUNā€™s Anjin built Japanā€™s first Western-style ship. Explore memorials, hot springs, and a riverside town shaped by history.
2025.06.14
Anjin Travel Guide
Anjin Travel Guide

Miura Anjinā€™s Legacy in Tokyo: Historical Spots to Explore

Just steps from Tokyo Station, find the real site of SHŌGUNā€™s Anjin. Explore William Adamsā€™ Edo-era residence on Anjin Street in modern Nihonbashi.
2025.06.14
Anjin Travel GuideTokyo Area
Anjin Travel Guide

Uraga ā€” Historic Sites Associated with Miura Anjin

Discover the port town where SHŌGUNā€™s Anjin helped shape Japanā€™s global future. Explore Uraga, where William Adams dreamed of international trade.
2025.06.14
Anjin Travel GuideTokyo Area
Gracia Travel Guide

Etchū-no-I (Etchū Well): The Final Moments of Hosokawa Gracia

Discover the real site of Lady Marikoā€™s final stand. Visit EtchÅ« Well in Osakaā€”where Hosokawa Gracia chose faith over fear in a samuraiā€™s death.
2025.06.13
Gracia Travel GuideOsaka-Kyoto Area
Gracia Travel Guide

Sōzen-ji Temple: The Resting Place of Hosokawa Gracia

Discover the real-life Lady Mariko at Sōzen-ji Temple in Osakaā€”final resting place of Hosokawa Gracia, the samurai woman behind the legend.
2025.06.12
Gracia Travel GuideOsaka-Kyoto Area
Gracia Travel Guide

ShōryÅ«ji Castle: Real-Life Marikoā€™s Home

Discover ShōryÅ«ji Castle, where Lady Graciaā€”said to inspire Mariko from Shogunā€”began her married life. History, faith, and drama await.
2025.06.11
Gracia Travel GuideOsaka-Kyoto Area
Hideyoshi Travel Guide Detailed

Himeji Castle Area 0: Complete Guide ā€“ Table of Contents

Donā€™t miss Himeji Castleā€™s hidden legends, secret paths, and top photo spots. This in-depth guide reveals what most tourists overlookā€”step by step.
2025.06.09
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Hideyoshi Travel Guide Detailed

Himeji Castle Area 3: Main Keep and Connecting Towers

Discover Himeji Castle's Main Keep, I-no-Mon Gate, Ro-no-Mon Gate, and Shogun-zakaā€”legendary sites blending strategy, beauty, and samurai history.
2025.06.08
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Hideyoshi Travel Guide Detailed

Himeji Castle Area 4: East Bailey and Okikuā€™s Well

Explore Himeji Castleā€™s East Bailey, Taimensho Ruins, Bizenmaru, and Okikuā€™s Wellā€”home to haunting legends, Edo-era gates, turrets, and hidden gems.
2025.06.08
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