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The great Toyotomi Hideyoshi who unified Japan
Toyotomi Hideyoshi was the second warlord who tried to unify Japan after the long warring states period ended in the late 16th century. Let’s learn more about his successes and failures.
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Oda Nobunaga | Achieved the Unification of Japan
Oda Nobunaga was the first warlord who tried to unify Japan after the long Warring States Period in the late 16th century. Though he was cruel, people love his leadership. Let’s learn more about his unique biography.
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The First Tokugawa Shogun
Learn more about one of the most important people in Japanese history, the first Tokugawa shogun. One of our history expert guides summarizes the life of Tokugawa Ieyasu.
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Tokugawa Iemitsu created an era of peace
The third shogun of the Edo period had an interesting life. What made him the way he was? And what happened to Japan during his reign?
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The Japanese Emperor is the Oldest Hereditary Monarchy in the world
Learn more about the history of the Imperial Family of Japan and the lives of the current royals!
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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine | Stunning bright colors and decorations
In the very middle of Kamakura sits its most important shrine, the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine. This is the shrine of the illustrious Minamoto family. What’s their story?
