NHK E-TV's program "The Great Generals' Winning Meals," which explores the theme of "What kind of food did great generals and historical figures who left their mark on history eat?", will air an episode about the Toyotomi Brothers on April 16th at 9:30 PM. The program will unravel the bond between Hidenaga, the protagonist of the historical drama "The BROTHERS IN ARMS （Toyotomi Brothers!）", and his older brother Hideyoshi, through their "winning meals." What is the surprising dish called "Kijihamori"?
The show is hosted by the comedy trio "Neptune." The three members of Neptune will recreate dishes that famous generals and great figures who left their mark on history ate, exploring their lifestyles and philosophies along the way.
The Toyotomi brothers are currently a hot topic thanks to the historical drama series. What kind of person was Hidenaga, the younger brother of Hideyoshi, who is portrayed as Hideyoshi's strongest advisor? Hideyoshi, who eventually achieved the unification of Japan, waged battles all over the country, and as a result, anecdotes about his cuisine remain in various regions. One of them is "natto soup." Neptune takes on the challenge of making this "natto soup," and the episode explores the taste of this meal, a meal truly befitting a ruler of Japan, which was served to Hideyoshi at a tea ceremony hosted by Sen no Rikyu...
