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    Oda Nobunaga

    Oda Nobunaga

    Awards & Honours

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    Awards Won

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    Honours

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    Rankings

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    Records

    Oda Nobunaga stands as one of the most significant figures in Japanese history, universally recognized as a national hero and one of the Three Great Unifiers. His achievements include the near-unification of Japan, the introduction of firearms to widespread military use, and the establishment of free trade zones. His legacy is celebrated in cultural projects such as the manga Nobunaga Concerto and video games like Assassin's Creed Shadows. He is frequently ranked among the greatest military commanders in history, and his impact on Japanese society remains profound.

    Oda Nobunaga receiving an award

    Honours & Distinctions

    Three Heroes Parade

    71st Nagoya Festival·2025

    Featured alongside Hideyoshi and Ieyasu in a parade celebrating the Three Great Unifiers

    Cultural Legacy

    Japanese Historiography·2026

    Universally recognized as a national hero and key figure in Japanese unification

    Rankings & Lists

    #1

    Greatest Military Commanders

    Various Historical Lists·2026

    Records & Feats

    First Mass Deployment of Arquebuses

    Military Innovation·1575

    First major daimyo to mass-produce and deploy arquebusiers effectively at the Battle of Nagashino

    Near-Unification of Japan

    Historic First·1582

    Conquered over half of Japan and laid the groundwork for the unification of the entire country

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