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 ...

Osaka Castle declined in its importance following the Tokugawa control, but Osaka itself grew from being a small town surrounding a fortress to becoming a major city. After the war, the Tokugawa ...