Masatoshi Maeda
Toyama is an area known for its traditional medicines. This is a statue of Masatoshi Maeda, a feudal lord who was said to have been cured of stomach ailments after taking hangontan pills. Those who witnessed the event spread the word about the power of Toyama remedies.
Toyama Castle was originally built in 1543. Following the death of Oda Nubunaga at Honno-ji in Kyoto, Hideyoshi attacked the castle which was under the rule of an Oda retainer, Sassa Narimasa. It was later rebuilt by the Maeda clan and again destroyed 1870. The modern castle and park was rebuilt in 1954.
Toyama Castle. Toyama City, Toyama.
Masatoshi Maeda
Toyama is an area known for its traditional medicines. This is a statue of Masatoshi Maeda, a feudal lord who was said to have been cured of stomach ailments after taking hangontan pills. Those who witnessed the event spread the word about the power of Toyama remedies.
Toyama Castle was originally built in 1543. Following the death of Oda Nubunaga at Honno-ji in Kyoto, Hideyoshi attacked the castle which was under the rule of an Oda retainer, Sassa Narimasa. It was later rebuilt by the Maeda clan and again destroyed 1870. The modern castle and park was rebuilt in 1954.
Toyama Castle. Toyama City, Toyama.