Episode 487 - The Nation's Kitchen, Part 2

Discover how a powerful religious institution influenced one of Japan's greatest warlords and reshaped Osaka's destiny. Learn about the rise of Pure Land Buddhism and its impact on society, making faith more accessible to the masses. Explore Osaka's strategic reconstruction under the Tokugawa shogunate and the vibrant merchant dynamics that defined its governance. Witness the city's transformation from a potential capital to a bustling hub of commerce in the early 17th century, driving its economic revival.