A Ruthless Warlord’s Spirit of Hospitality 「信長公のおもてなし」が息づく戦国城下町・岐阜　ストーリー動画

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Oda Nobunaga (1534 - 1582) is a famous feudal warlord who rose to power during the latter half of the Warring States Period (1467 - 1568) from his stronghold at Gifu Castle, in what is now Gifu City. Although he was known for being tactical and ruthless, he was also an expert at entertaining guests. Not only did he win battles, he won people’s hearts by hosting them lavishly. He built a luxurious palace at the foot of the hill where his castle stood to welcome his guests. Portuguese missionary Luís Fróis (1532 - 1597), who visited Nobunaga at the palace, described it as “paradise on Earth.” Important guests were served sumptuous dishes by the warlord himself, and were invited up to Gifu Castle to enjoy the magnificent view. He often entertained his guests with a show of ukai, a fishing technique using trained cormorants, on the nearby Nagara River. The palace no longer exists, and the castle that currently stands was rebuilt in 1956, but the ancient castle town’s historical buildings, cuisine, and traditional cultural events continue to give visitors a taste of Nobunaga’s hospitality.