Siege of Osaka, Historic battle in Japan
The Siege of Osaka was a series of battles undertaken by the Tokugawa shogunate against the Toyotomi clan.
This battle marked the last resistance to the militaristic unification of Japan under the Tokugawa shogunate in the early 17th century.
The battle is widely referenced across various forms of media, including theater, manga, and video games.
Modern day Osaka Castle stands at the site of the battle and is one of Japan's most popular historic sites.
The battle comprised of two phases: the Winter Campaign and the Summer Campaign, distinguished by a brief armistice.
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