Did the Shogun Die from Tempura? The Truth Behind Ieyasu's Death
Legend says Ieyasu died from eating too much sea bream tempura. But did he really? We explore the historical mystery with a touch of medical insight — and discover why the legend persists.
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Ieyasu supposedly died from overeating sea bream tempura. But historians now believe stomach cancer is far more likely. The tempura legend persists because it’s memorable — and because nobody had a concept of cancer in 1616.
[To be created] Sunpu Castle, where Ieyasu spent his later years
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[To be created] Kunozan Toshogu, Ieyasu's original burial site