NHK's historical entertainment program "Japan's Strongest Castles Special," which uncovers the appeal of famous castles, will broadcast a special episode titled "You'll Want to Visit! Special Feature: Castles of the Toyotomi Brothers" on NHK General TV from 7:30 PM on January 1st. The episode will feature castles associated with Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Hidenaga, which are the focus of attention for the 2026 taiga drama "Toyotomi Brothers!"
This time, it's a special edition to make watching "Toyotomi Brothers!" even more enjoyable. Osaka Castle, the giant castle that was the symbol of the Toyotomi clan, was buried deep underground by the Tokugawa clan during the Edo period, but clues to the past can be found in an unexpected place. What is the mysterious stone piled up in the stone wall of Hidenaga's base, Yamatokoriyama Castle?
The program will explore the strategies and personalities of the Toyotomi brothers by visiting the mountain castles of Tottori, which changed the conventional wisdom of warfare, and Wakayama Castle, which was built by Hidenaga and later became one of the castles of the Tokugawa Gosanke. Emma Miyazawa, who plays the older sister of the Toyotomi brothers, will also appear in the drama.
