Gracia Travel Guide Kyotango ~Where Hosokawa Gracia Lived in Hiding and Confinement~
I walked and photographed Kyotango–Miyazu–Maizuru, tracing Hosokawa Garasha (SHOGUN’s Toda Mariko model) through falls, castles, and prayer.
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Chubu/Central Japan “Toyotomi Brothers!” Drama Locations: Nagoya Nakamura Walking Guide
Watching the NHK drama "Toyotomi Brothers!"? Nagoya's Nakamura Ward is where the story starts. This walking guide covers all 7 historic sites—plus a free museum and the 2026 exhibition.
Nobunaga Travel Guide 3 Hidden Nobunaga Shrines in Nara — Explore with 360° Panoramic Photos
Explore three little-known shrines in Nara linked to Oda Nobunaga — with 360° panoramic photos, access tips, and the mysteries behind each site.
Chubu/Central Japan 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.
Chubu/Central Japan Sites Connected to Toshiie Maeda｜Area-by-Area Index Around Kanazawa
Walk through Kanazawa’s living history—discover temples, samurai districts, and gardens shaped by Toshiie Maeda. Your complete guide to exploring the Maeda legacy in 4 key areas.
Chubu/Central Japan Kanazawa Castle Park: Complete 6-Area Visitor Guide (Personally Visited)
Free entry to nationally designated Kanazawa Castle Park. Hours, access from Kanazawa Station, and a personally walked 6-area route with 360° panoramas.
Kansai The Definitive Guide to Nijo-jo Castle
Where shoguns met emperors—plan your visit to Kyoto’s Nijo-jo Castle with hours, access, highlights, maps, photo spots, and quiet “outside-the-walls” gems.
Chubu/Central Japan 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.
Kansai 17 Things to See Around Azuchi Castle | Museums, Ruins and a Cycling Route
Explore 17 sites around Azuchi Castle and Azuchi Station, from museums and castle-town ruins to the Seminario, with maps and a suggested cycling route.
Kanto 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.
