Osaka 1615: The Last Battle of the Samurai - Osaka, Japan
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N 34° 41.212 E 135° 31.547
53S E 548161 N 3838444
Osaka is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu, Japan. It is the capital and most populous city of Osaka Prefecture and the third most populous city in Japan.
Waymark Code: WM18YEH
Location: Osaka, Japan
Date Posted: 10/23/2023
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The book: Osaka 1615: The last battle of the samurai by Stephen Turnbull – Paperback – Richard Hook (Illustrator), June 27 2006.
From Amazon: "Osprey's exploration of the complex background of the Siege of Osaka (1614-1615), as well as of the battle experiences of the opposing forces, in a compelling exploration of the conflict that led to the eventual triumph of one dynasty over another. In 1614, Osaka Castle was Japan's greatest fortification, measuring approximately 2 miles in length with double circuits of walls, 100 feet high. It was guarded by 100,000 samurai, loyal to their master: the head of the Toyotomi clan, Toyotomi Hideyori. The castle was seemingly impenetrable, however the ruling shogun of the age, Tokugawa Ieyasu, was determined to destroy this one last threat to his position as Japan's ultimate ruler." (
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Coordinates and photos are from the Osaka Castle grounds. Today, Osaka Castle Tower serves as a history museum featuring valuable cultural assets and interesting exhibits such as the restored Golden Teahouse.