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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.

2025.06.29

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.

2025.06.22

Historical Other TopicsTaiga Drama

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

Opened in 2025 beneath Osaka Castle. Step into a 20-minute, silent encounter with battle-scorched Toyotomi walls—alone, before the crowds.

2025.06.17

Hideyoshi Travel Journal

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.

2025.06.14

Anjin Travel Guide

Miura Anjin’s Legacy in Tokyo: Historical Spots to Explore

Just steps from Tokyo Station, find the real site of SHŌGUN’s Anjin. Explore William Adams’ Edo-era residence on Anjin Street in modern Nihonbashi.

2025.06.14

Anjin Travel GuideTokyo Area

Uraga — Historic Sites Associated with Miura Anjin

Discover the port town where SHŌGUN’s Anjin helped shape Japan’s global future. Explore Uraga, where William Adams dreamed of international trade.

2025.06.14

Anjin Travel GuideTokyo Area

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

Discover the real site of Lady Mariko’s final stand. Visit Etchū Well in Osaka—where Hosokawa Gracia chose faith over fear in a samurai’s death.

2025.06.13

Gracia Travel GuideOsaka-Kyoto Area

Sōzen-ji Temple: The Resting Place of Hosokawa Gracia

Discover the real-life Lady Mariko at Sōzen-ji Temple in Osaka—final resting place of Hosokawa Gracia, the samurai woman behind the legend.

2025.06.12

Gracia Travel GuideOsaka-Kyoto Area

Shōryūji Castle: Real-Life Mariko’s Home

Discover Shōryūji Castle, where Lady Gracia—said to inspire Mariko from Shogun—began her married life. History, faith, and drama await.

2025.06.11

Gracia Travel GuideOsaka-Kyoto Area

Himeji Castle Area 0: Complete Guide – Table of Contents

Don’t miss Himeji Castle’s hidden legends, secret paths, and top photo spots. This in-depth guide reveals what most tourists overlook—step by step.

2025.06.09

Hideyoshi Travel Guide DetailedIeyasu Travel Guide Detailed