The Model for “Taikō-Denka” in the Drama SHŌGUN
If you’ve watched the drama SHŌGUN, you were likely captivated by the story of the protagonist John Blackthorne and Yoshii Toranaga. In this series, the character known as “Taikō-Denka” was modeled after the real-life Japanese warlord, Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
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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 pristine legacy of Japan’s samurai age in the heart of Hyogo Prefecture. Himeji Castle, crowned by its elegant white Main ...
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 and discover a dynamic retreat at the heart of Osaka. Osaka Castle Park surrounds the iconic reconstructed Main Tower of ...
Travel Journal
Special Report: Exclusive Access to Himeji Castle’s Hishi-no-Mon Gate
The Journey to Himeji and the Rising Anticipation Early in the morning, I boarded the first train from Shin-Yokohama and took the Shinkansen Hikari bound for Himeji. Although I’ve visited Himeji Castle many times before, the moment I step off ...
Hizen Nagoya Castle (Saga) Travel Journal
Museum Edition — Walking the Stage of Hideyoshi's Final Great Campaign Nagoya Castle—In 1592, the first year of the Bunroku era, Toyotomi Hideyoshi built this massive fortress as a forward operating base for his invasions of Korea (the Bunroku and ...
Osaka Castle: A Visit to the Toyotomi Stone Wall Exhibition – A Historical Immersion Journal
🌿 A Moment Etched in My Heart – A Diary from the Toyotomi Stone Wall Exhibition at Osaka Castle Early Morning in Early April 2025 – Quiet Anticipation and the Thrill of Discovery One quiet morning, I spontaneously found myself ...
