Learning about Oguri Uenosuke through Karuta games at Shōtokuji event

An event on September 19 will use karuta card games to teach participants about Oguri Uenosuke, the Edo-period hatamoto who played a major role in opening the Yokosuka Ironworks that helped modernize Japan. The event takes place at Shōtokuji in Yokosuka and aims to convey both his achievements and character through interactive play. Organizers intend the activity to promote local history awareness by making historical facts accessible and engaging for attendees.