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- Siege of Osaka: The Last of Toyotomi & Begining of Tokugawa EraToyotomi Hideyori, A Wise Man In 1598, Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1536-1598, 豊臣秀吉), who had risen from a peasant to become the ruler of Japan as regent, passed away, leaving behind his… Read more: Siege of Osaka: The Last of Toyotomi & Begining of Tokugawa Era
- Matsusaka Castle: The Legacy of Martial, Scholarly, and Economic Talent of Gamo UjisatoGamo Ujisato (1556-1595, 蒲生氏郷) was a military commander of remarkable skill, both in martial arts and scholarship, who won the admiration of Oda Nobunaga (1534-1582, 織田信長) and Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1537–1598,… Read more: Matsusaka Castle: The Legacy of Martial, Scholarly, and Economic Talent of Gamo Ujisato
- Matsue Castle, Festival, and Tea Culture by Two Great Matsue LordsAmid the chants of ‘Horan Enya’, around 100 boats, adored with performers wearing colorful splendid costumes, sail through rivers between Lake Shinji and Nakaumi Lagoon in Matsue, the capital of… Read more: Matsue Castle, Festival, and Tea Culture by Two Great Matsue Lords
Destinations
Must Visit in 2024
Myokakuji Temple: Autumn Special Exhibition, Nov.4-Dec.8
The autumn colors in the garden are reflected in the tabletop of the main hall, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene. Oda Nobunaga held his tea ceremonies at Myokakuji Temple, his lodging during his stay in Kyoto. Here, Nobunaga and Sen-no-Rikyu met. The two innovators began to resonate with each other in their rational minds.
Our Selections
We select and offer attractive traditions and gems rooted in long Japanese history. It provides an opportunity to reacquaint yourself with the protagonist of the historical story by holding it in your hands and feeling it in your heart. >> Read More