The True Story of Toda Mariko: Akechi Tama (Hosokawa Gracia)

Discover the real-life story of Akechi Tama, also known as Hosokawa Gracia. Born during Japan's tumultuous Sengoku period, she navigated a time of constant civil war and the diminished powers of the Ashikaga Shogunate and the emperor. Amid this chaos, Akechi Tama, a noblewoman, converted to Christianity despite it being a contentious and dangerous decision. Learn about her unwavering faith, her role during the Honnō-ji Incident, and the historical backdrop of Japan's early Christian converts, including her struggle against imperial edicts and her unique status as one of the few upper-class women to embrace Catholicism in this era.
00:00:00: Introduction00:02:50: Early Life00:04:00: Honnō-ji Incident00:06:00: Aftermath00:07:03: Conversion00:09:48: Death of Hideyoshi00:11:56: War & Death
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