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Mythology and History

Mythology and History 

Toyotomi Hideyoshi: A Legendary Life

April 25, 2023May 18, 2023 KansaiOdyssey

ward Any discussion of the history of Osaka is not complete without mentioning Toyotomi Hideyoshi. He shaped the borders of

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Mythology and History 

Siege of Osaka and the Last of the Toyotomi

March 19, 2023May 23, 2023 KansaiOdyssey

Of all of the events in Osaka’s long history the Siege of Osaka not only had lasting ramifications for Osaka,

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Mythology and History 

Inari Faith: Why the God Inari is so Popular in Japan

May 6, 2022November 20, 2022 KansaiOdyssey Shrines

  Inari shrines are some of the most common shrines in Japan. Sometimes it seems like they just pop out

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Mythology and History 

Jinshin War: Ancient Japan’s Biggest War

January 28, 2022May 18, 2022 KansaiOdyssey Japanese History

Family businesses are a complicated matter, especially when that business involves ruling over an entire country.  Japan’s imperial family is

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The Battle of Sekigahara: Japan’s Most Famous Battle

January 1, 2022April 8, 2022 KansaiOdyssey Japanese History

The Sengoku Period was full of prominent wars that left lasting impressions on Japan. Big wars such as the Okehazama

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Mythology and History 

Japanese Buddhist Statues: A Guide from Nyorai to Shitenno

July 25, 2021November 2, 2021 KansaiOdyssey Temples, Tips

For many a trip to Japan is not complete without a stop in one of the many Buddhist temples dotting

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Miyoshi Nagayoshi: The Young Conquerer of Japan

May 16, 2021May 26, 2021 KansaiOdyssey Japanese History

After the Onin War, the country had lost faith in the Ashikaga shogunate. This lack of trust lead to the

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