NHK's popular variety show "Bura Tamori" (NHK General), in which entertainer Tamori visits various towns, will air an episode titled "National Treasure Inuyama Castle ▼ The Secret of the Castle Loved by the Unifiers of Japan? Tamori Conquers Five National Treasure Castles!" on April 25th at 7:30 p.m. The setting is Inuyama Castle, a national treasure located in Aichi Prefecture. Why did the "three great figures" Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Ieyasu love Inuyama Castle? The show will unravel that secret while exploring the oldest existing castle tower and the castle town.
Inuyama Castle is famous as one of the five castles whose keeps have been designated as National Treasures, the so-called "Five National Treasure Castles." So why did the three great rulers of Japan—Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Ieyasu—consider Inuyama Castle so important? The reason lies in the breathtaking view from its oldest existing castle keep…
Furthermore, clues can be found in the geology of the mountain on which the castle stands. The program delves into the secrets of Inuyama Castle, which has been loved for over 400 years. Over the course of 11 years, the program has visited all five national treasure castles. Finally, it will have conquered all five national treasure castles.
Tamori's travel partner will be NHK Hiroshima announcer Mana Sato, and singer-songwriter Aimyon will provide the narration.
