Hideyoshi (1537-1598) started construction of Shigetsu Castle in 1592 as his retirement residence after he gifted his fortress and residence called Jurakudai to his nephew, Toyotomi Hidetsugu.

The excavation of ruins of the last castle built by the warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi is being hailed as the greatest discovery in Japan of this century. While there have been references in the ...

Japanese Ruling Order in Shgun Rank Character(s) Emperor N/A Shogun Osaka Castle began its construction in 1583 and is considered part of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's legacy. Hideyoshi was a key ...

The journey fittingly starts at the Osaka Castle, which was founded by warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi who was known for his flamboyant sensibility. This opulent fortress was built by warlord Toyotomi ...