Anjin Travel Journal

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

A Rainy Day in Ito: The Tale of William Adams and “Shōgun”August 10, 2025 – Notes from a Lecture in Ito CityThis article...

2025.08.12

Anjin Travel JournalMiura Anjin(William Adams)

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

Anjin Travel Journal

Tracing the Legacy of the Man Who Inspired the Emmy Award-Winning Drama SHŌGUN—A Journey Through the Land of William Adams (Miura Anjin)

Explore the historical sites of William Adams (Miura Anjin), the real-life inspiration behind SHŌGUN. Visit his grave, Kashima Shrine, and Jōdoji Temple in Yokosuka, Japan.

2025.03.09

Anjin Travel JournalMiura Anjin(William Adams)