It looks like castle archaeologist Yoshihiro Senda will give a lecture titled “The Toyotomi Brothers Through the Lens of Castles” at Renaissance Classics Ashiya Luna Hall on Monday, September 7.
Quoted from the official Ashiya Municipal Community Center website
Yoshihiro Senda Castle Lecture: “The Toyotomi Brothers Through the Lens of Castles”
When is it?
Monday, September 7, 2026 — Starts at 2:00 p.m. (doors open at 1:30 p.m.)
Where is it?
Renaissance Classics Ashiya Luna Hall
Here it is on the map ↓
The address is 8-24 Narihira-cho, Ashiya, Hyogo.
What can you expect?
- A lecture by Yoshihiro Senda, a castle archaeologist 🏯
- He’s a familiar face on TV, appearing on programs such as “Buratamori,” “The Professionals’ Choices,” “History Detectives,” and “Japan’s Strongest Castles Special” 📺
- The theme is “The Toyotomi Brothers Through the Lens of Castles.” It sounds like the talk will also tie in with the 2026 NHK historical drama “Toyotomi Brothers!” ⚔️
How much does it cost?
Advance ticket: 1,000 yen (1,500 yen at the door)
How to apply
You can apply via the “Purchase Tickets Here” or “Reserve Tickets Here” links on the official Ashiya Municipal Community Center website.
For event details, see → here (official Ashiya Municipal Community Center website)
In Closing
Professor Senda, well known for his appearances on NHK and other castle-related programs, will apparently discuss the brothers Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Hidenaga from a castle expert’s perspective. It should be a fascinating talk not only for viewers of the historical drama but also for castle enthusiasts, so if you’re interested, why not check out the tickets?
2026年の大河ドラマ「豊臣兄弟！」、見てる？
