Osaka was an important commercial center in early modern Japan. The Castle of Osaka located here was the last holdout against Japanese unification in 1615. From the 17th century onwards, VOC tribute missions passed through Osaka en route to the Shogunal court in Edo.
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Bird’s eye view of Osaka castle
Vingboons, Johannes
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Bird’s eye view of Osaka castle
Vingboons, Johannes
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Map of the route from Nagasaki to Osaka
Vingboons, Johannes
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Map of the route from Osaka to Edo
Vingboons, Johannes
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Bird's eye view of the fort at Osaka
Vingboons, Johannes
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Map of the sea route from Nagasaki to Osaka
Vingboons, Johannes
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Map of the land route from Osaka to Yedo
Vingboons, Johannes