Miura Anjin(William Adams)

Anjin Travel Journal

Attending Prof. Frédéric Cléans’ Special Lecture on the Historical Accuracy of Shōgun (Aug. 10, 2025)

On Aug 10, 2025, Prof. Frédéric Cléans gave a special lecture in Ito on the historical basis of Shōgun. Here’s a detailed onsite report.
2025.08.12
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Anjin Travel Guide

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.
2025.07.23
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Anjin 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.
2025.06.30
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Anjin Travel Guide

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
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Anjin Travel Guide

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
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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
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Anjin Travel Guide

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
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