In 1581, there was a huge illumination Festival at Azuchi Castle. Nobunaga made sure everyone to see the beautiful lighting of Azuchi Castle. This was part of his soft power.
The Chronicle of Lord Nobunaga (p. 406)
"On the 15th of the Seventh Month, Nobunaga had a great many lanterns suspended from the donjon of Azuchi Castle as well as from the Sokenji. Members of his horse guards, some posted along the new road and some riding in boats across the inlet, each lit a torch, so the foot of the mountain shone. As the lights reflected in the water, a spectacle delighted beyond words was created. There were croof onlookers."
Tenka no tame!
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