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Mar 16, 2024 · Mariko's real-life counterpart is Hosokawa Gracia, someone who faced just as many challenges in life, but who became a key figure in Tokugawa Ieyasu's rise as shōgun later on.
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Apr 2, 2024 · Toda Mariko (Anna Sawai), a powerful and graceful Christian Japanese noblewoman who is Blackthorne’s translator (and love interest), is inspired by the very real Hosokawa Gracia, who served a...
- Bungo Mori Roundhouse
- Yunohira Onsen
- Yawatahama Port
- Yawatahama Station
- Brazilian Park Washuzan Highland
- Rokko Island
- Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
- Kiyosu Castle
- Ochanomizu
- Oya Kaigan
If you’re a fan of the film and also a fan of trains, then this is a great opportunity for you! The Bungo Mori Roundhouse in Oita is a great place to check out. Oita is a prefecture in Kyushu, which is the southwesternmost of the four main islands of Japan and a wonderful place to visiton its own. The Roundhouse is somewhat of a salute to the age o...
Curious about why people say Oita is a wonderful place to visit? Well, it’s home to some of the nation’s best Onsens! These public hot springs are a huge part of Japanese culture and are often featured in all sorts of entertainment, like animated films. One that was featured in Suzume no Tojimari is the Yunohira Onsen. This Edo-style village has a ...
A few hours away from Beppu(another location near Oita) by ferry is a relaxing port town called Yawatahama. This port town is a great place for those who are fans of the film as well as for watching ships. The relaxed atmosphere here is great for taking a breather from a long day of traveling, perhaps to/from Oita or Kyushu in general!
Another location in Yawatahama to visit is the train station! It offers great access via the Yosan line to get around the rest of Ehime which offers some exciting activities like canyoning, visiting the traditional Dogo Onsesn, and even a VR experience. While there are some great activities, riding the train itself is actually a beautiful experienc...
Another great attraction near the sea is an amusement park called Washuzan Highland. The park’s Brazilian theme is lively and great in contrast to some of the more subdued, traditional locations we’ve seen so far! It’s a bit farther north and on the other side of the sea, but it’s certainly a great stop along the way between Kyushu and Kanto!
Further down on the same coast asOkayama to the east is a manmade island (like Odaiba in Tokyo) called Rokko Island. It’s a great place to check out if you’re also visiting Hyogo Prefecture, and it’s very close to Kobe! The island was built for land expansion purposes in the 70s, but due to adverse impacts, both economic and environmental, the area...
Another point of interest in Hyogo is one of the world’s longest suspension bridges! If bridges are interesting to you, Japan has plenty of them, so be sure to check them out. This nearly 4,000-meter bridge connects Kobe to Awajishimaisland. There is also an observation area on the bridge, making the bridge that much more versatile between practica...
Moving even further east on our Suzume no Tojimari adventure, the Kiyosu Castle in Aichi is our next stop! This castle was once home to the infamous warlord Oda Nobunaga. If you don’t know him, be sure to brush up on your Japanese historybefore going; it will certainly make the visit more interesting! Anyways, to say the least, this castle has a hi...
Ochanomizu is surprisingly a great place for second-hand musical-instrument and snowboard/ski equipment shopping! The name itself actually means “tea water” and was named so because water from the nearby Kanda river was used to make the Shogun’s tea. The area is an interesting place to visit, and there are plenty of things to do and restaurants to ...
Our last stop, which is much farther north in MiyagiPrefecture, is Oya Kaigan. This place used to be a train station, but it was damaged severely along with nearby train tracks by the 2011 earthquake. Since then, it has been repurposed as a bus transit line. Miyagi, in general, boasts diversity in nature, with mountains and lakes while being on the...
Feb 27, 2024 · Yes and no. Shōgun is based on James Clavell’s 1975 historical fiction novel of the same name – yet its major characters are loosely inspired by real historical figures, and the larger plot points are based on real events from Japanese history.
Jul 19, 2024 · Here's a brief overview of the main characters and their real-life counterparts: Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada): Based on Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder and first shōgun of the Tokugawa ...
Apr 16, 2024 · The custom known as "seppuku," which specifically refers to ritual suicide by disembowelment, was reserved for men of the samurai class in feudal Japan. Samurai women had different methods, which...
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Jul 30, 2020 · From an obscure library in a rural town to mystical woodlands inhabited by ancient trees, we have put together 10 real life anime locations for a sacred anime tour around Japan. 1. Your Name – Gifu Prefecture. Miyagawachō-Ochiai bus stop. Image adapted from: Toho and @cylut.
