Toyotomi Hideyoshi
- In this Japanese name, the family name is Toyotomi.
Toyotomi Hideyoshi (豊臣 秀吉) (February 2, 1536 or March 26, 1537–September 18, 1598) was a military leader of Japan. He was born in Owari (which is now called Nagoya city, Aichi prefecture). He grew up to become a daimyo. Hideyoshi came to power after his master, Oda Nobunaga. When Nobunaga was killed by Akechi Mitsuhide, Hideyoshi defeated Akechi soon later, and unified Japan. He built the Osaka Castle in Osaka. He became a regent for the Emperor. The time of Hideyoshi's rule is usually called the Momoyama period.
Toyotomi Hideyoshi made many changes in laws and culture. For example, he made a law that only samurai could carry weapons.
Toyotomi Hideyoshi Media
Toyotomi clan mon (Japanese emblem)
Nakamura Park in Nagoya, traditionally regarded as Hideyoshi's birthplace
Map of Japan in the Azuchi-Momoyama period.
One Hundred Aspects of the Moon No. 67, by Yoshitoshi: The Moon and Hideyoshi at the Battle of Shizugatake.
Battle standards of Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Hideyoshi promulgated a ban on Christianity in form of the "Bateren-tsuiho-rei" (the Purge Directive Order to the Jesuits) on July 24, 1587.
Letter from Duarte de Meneses, Viceroy of Portuguese India, to Hideyoshi dated April 1588, concerning the suppression of Christians, a National Treasure of Japan
Replica of Great Buddha of Kyoto. The Great Buddha of Kyoto was built by Hideyoshi to show off his power.
Replica of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's armor
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Other websites
- Hideyoshi (1996) TV-Series on IMDb
- SengokuDaimyo.com The website of Samurai Author and Historian Anthony J. Bryant