Taniguchi Katsuhiro Passes Away

 Sad news regarding from the history world of Nobunaga.  Famed Nobunaga historian Taniguchi Katsuhiroassed away earlier in the week due to pneumonia.  Some of his noted works include Oda Nobunaga Kashin Jimei Jiten, Oda Nobunaga Kassen Zenroku. I have not met him in person, but have visited to his lectures at least twice.  He will be missed.

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Hideyoshi`s Residence At Azuchi

 Here is a video by Owada Tetsuo discussing Azuchi Castle.  The subject matter being discussed is Hideyoshi's and Maeda Toshiie's residence at Azuchi.  Tokugawa Ieyasu's residence is also mentioned.  Owada Tetsuo uses several books as references.  Unfortunately, my last visit to Azuchi was in 2019.  Looking forward to returning to Japan as soon as possible.

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Oda Imagawa Economics

 

Here is a video by Owada Tetsuo discussing economic policies between the Oda (mainly Nobunaga) and the Imagawa.  For a word of caution, the Imagawa before Yoshimoto was killed at Okehazama was stable.  They had house laws such as Kana Mokuroku Tsuika to help stabilize the economy and the land.  Nobunaga was famously known for his Raku Ichi Raku Za once he conquered Mino in 1567.  I do understand that other families had their own economic policies to promote trade and the flow of money into their provinces.  A nice video overall.

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2021 Fall Sokenin

 Sokenin, a subtemple of Daitokiji in Kyoto is having their fall viewing.  Only open on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays until 11/28.  You do have to make a reservation in advance in order to visit Sokenin.  If you are able to visit, you will see a huge wooden statue of Nobunaga, the grave of Nohime, along with several others in the Oda family. 

Link: Http://kyotoshunju.com/?temple=daitokuji-sokenin

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Full Movie Fuunji Oda Nobunaga

 Here is the full Fuunji Oda Nobunaga movie which was released in 1959 by Toei.  Nakamura Kinnosuke plays the role of Nobunaga and Kyoko Kagawa the role of Nohime. The movie covers

The death of Oda Nobuhide and Hirate Masahide 

The meeting between Nobunaga and Saito Dosan

The Battle of Okehazama 

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Takaneyama Landmark Updated

 News regarding to the Battle of Okehazama.  Takaneyama, which was the highest point during the battlefield at 177 feet has been updated.  The landmarks has been renewed and renovated.  Simply beautiful.  During the Battle of Okehazama, Matsui Munenobu (1515-60) of Futamata Castle in Totomi, pitched his army at Takaneyama.  That being said, he was killed along with several hundreds by the Oda army at Okehazama.  Takaneyama is also known as Arimatsu Shrine.  Many thanks to the Arimatsu Okehazama Battlefield Preservation Committee for the photos.

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