- Overview Page Introduction (for “Himeji Castle”)
- Overview Page Introduction (for “Osaka Castle Park”)
- Edo Castle – Tracing the Legacy of Tokugawa in the Heart of Tokyo
- Nagoya Castle – Table of Contents
- Tokugawa Ieyasu’s Historic Landmarks in Ueno, Ochanomizu, and Korakuen
- Discover the Sacred Sites of Tokugawa Ieyasu: Nikko Edition
The Real-Life Inspiration Behind Yoshii Toranaga in Shōgun
For those who have watched the drama Shōgun, the stories of protagonist John Blackthorne and Yoshii Toranaga are truly captivating. The character of Yoshii Toranaga is actually based on a real historical figure: Tokugawa Ieyasu.
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From Chaos to Peace: The Life of Tokugawa Ieyasu
Life of Tokugawa Ieyasu Tokugawa Ieyasu (1543–1616) was one of the most significant military commanders in Japanese history and is known as the founder of the Edo Shogunate. He survived ...
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Overview Page Introduction (for “Himeji Castle”)
Himeji Castle – Discover Japan’s Finest Surviving Feudal Fortress Step into a living masterpiece of feudal architecture and discover the ...
Overview Page Introduction (for “Osaka Castle Park”)
Osaka Castle – Explore the Castle Grounds in the Heart of Osaka Step into the historic seat of samurai ambition ...
Edo Castle – Tracing the Legacy of Tokugawa in the Heart of Tokyo
Fujimi Yagura Tenshu dai 🏯 Edo Castle: Tracing the Legacy of Tokugawa in the Heart of Tokyo ✨ Introduction Once ...
Nagoya Castle – Table of Contents
Walking Through Nagoya Castle — Timeless Stone Walls and the Architectural Grandeur of the Tokugawa Era The legacy of Nagoya ...
Tokugawa Ieyasu’s Historic Landmarks in Ueno, Ochanomizu, and Korakuen
Ueno Area Ueno Toshogu Shrine Ueno Toshogu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Ueno Onshi Park, Taito City, Tokyo ...
Discover the Sacred Sites of Tokugawa Ieyasu: Nikko Edition
Discover the History of Nikko: A Walking Tour Embark on a special self-guided walking tour through the historic city of ...
Travel Journal
Joining the Public Opening of Inui Street at the Imperial Palace — A Special Morning Woven with History and Nature
One early spring day, when the first signs of the season’s change began to appear, I took part in the ...
My Visit to the Imperial Palace – Former Edo Castle Site
As of March 2025, the Imperial Palace, which stands on the historic site of Edo Castle, offers a free general ...
