Nobunaga Travel Journal

November 15, 2025 – Joining “An Invitation to Sengoku Ōmi:The Genki Turmoil and the Rise of Oda Nobunaga, the Unifier of Japan”

A detailed look at the 2025 Yoyogi lecture exploring the Genki Turmoil, Nobunaga’s rise, his ties with Yoshiaki, and Azai Nagamasa’s motives. Fresh insights reshape his legacy.

2025.11.16

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Encountering a Thousand-Year Fragrance — Experiencing the Miracle of Ranjatai at “Shōsōin THE SHOW” in the Ueno Royal Museum

Explore “Shōsōin THE SHOW” at the Ueno Royal Museum through many photos of the legendary fragrant wood Ranjatai—its scent, history, and timeless beauty.

2025.11.09

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Exploring the Sengoku Heritage of Mino and Ōmi: From Nangū Taisha to Azuchi Castle and the Azuchi Castle Archaeological Museum (Travel Log)

A one-day historical route from Ōgaki and Tarui to Nangū Taisha, continuing on to the Azuchi Castle ruins (with 360° panoramic photos), Chōkōji Temple (featuring the relocated gate from Sōkenji), and the Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle Archaeological Museum.This journey connects the Tokugawa-protected shrine rebuilt under Shogun Iemitsu with Nobunaga’s visionary city of Azuchi—a seamless trail through the spirit of Japan’s Warring States era.

2025.11.06

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A Journey Through Nagoya’s Samurai Past: From Arako’s Toshiie Maeda Statue to Sōōji Temple and the Tokugawa Museum

Explore the historical heart of Owari through the footsteps of samurai legends. Visit Toshiie Maeda’s birthplace in Arako, uncover hidden ties at the Tokugawa Art Museum, and feel the spirit of Oda Nobunaga at Kiyosu Castle — a Sengoku-era journey through Nagoya’s storied past.

2025.11.03

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