Said to have been built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the warlord who unified Japan, this stunning fortress stands at the heart of Osaka City, drawing scores of visitors each year. From its striking golden ...

Newly discovered historical documents suggest that feudal warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1537-1598), who unified Japan, might have desired and actively sought recognition for his accomplishments.

It is believed that Nobukatsu, the second son of powerful warlord Oda Nobunaga, sent the letter to Ieyasu in an attempt to mediate between him and Hideyoshi. Experts labeled it a discovery of ...