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While Shōgun may tell the story of the fictional warlord Yoshii Toronaga, his exploits are based on the life of a real historical figure who ruled Japan – the revered Tokugawa Ieyasu
The new FX miniseries "Shōgun" is based on James Clavell's 1975 novel. Learn about its real-life inspirations, Japanese ruler Tokugawa Ieyasu and William Adams.
NAGOYA -- A total of 176,593 people applied for a public viewing and talk event featuring pop star Jun Matsumoto to be held in Okazaki, Aichi Prefectu
With the death of Ieyasu’s father, the lands of the Matsudaira clan were essentially lost to their rivals. At this time, Ieyasu’s position held little prospect for greatness, but the young boy was determined to change his own fate. Years passed and the boy grew into a young man, one with keen vision and ambition. By 1560 he managed to at last free himself from the influence of the rival Imagawa clan that held him as a (respected) hostage. Ieyasu recognized the potential of an alliance with the powerful general Oda Nobunaga . After the latter’s magnificent victory in the Battle of Oke...