The Gifu Saito Dosan Matsuri will be held in early April (6th-7th).
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The picture above: Sengoku Fashion Zukan This book has a lot of illustrations on what people wore during the time of Nobunaga. Easy to read and understand. Even has a section on hairstyles (Men and women).
Samurai : Arms Armor Costume by Mitsuo Kure is a must have. This book is in English and has several photos of clothing of the Sengoku Era.
Rekishi Gunzo Ogou to Sengoku Onnatachi This book has a small section step by step how women would their makeup and clothing.
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Earlier this year, I wrote a post about how the rivers were a curse on Oda Nobuhide.
Https://otsuke.blogspot.com/2024/02/sakai-river.html
Now here is some evidence that the rivers was the cause of Nobuhide's defeat.
David D. Neilson Society at War: Eyewitness Accounts of Sixteenth Century Japan
(pp. 123)
"I asked Joenbo and he says that Sunomata was a stronghold that was ideal for keeping an enemy at bay. From the time of Nobunaga's father, Oda Nobuhide, attempts were made to invade Mino, but time and again, his armies were defeated not by the enemy, but by the water of the river. That is why we picked the ninth month (as the best time to invade Mino). We went out during the dry season when peasants were busy with the harvest."
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"A few days later, my mother-in-law Lady Dota invites me to the main Suemori Castle to celebrate the annual Girl's Day.
'I love your kimono, Kicho-san.' Lady Dota is full of smiles. 'Gorgeous spring colors.'
'Thank you, Mother. It is from my half-brother Lord Yoshi.'
'I congratulate Lord Yoshi, the new Lord of Gifu.'
'Thank you, Mother. Our father can now enjoy his retirement.'
'Very well, Kicho-san. Now, it's a day just for us Girl's to have fun celebrating the joyous spring season. We don't need to worry about the men.' Lady Dota picks up a porcelain carafe filled with the sweet and fragrant white sake."
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April: Nobunaga and Shibata Katsuie
May: Shibata family, Oda Nobuyuki, and Suemori Castle
June: Maeda Toshiie and Arako Castle
July: Nobunaga and Maeda Toshiie
August: Hirate Masahide
September: Nobunaga and Sassa Narimasa
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Link: Https://otsuke.blogspot.com/2014/07/places-of-learning.html
Takinotera while near Atsuta Jingu, is a bit difficult to find. You might have to ask someone for directions.
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Here is one of the first scenes of the new Shogun series. Whoa! Impressive.
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