Ieyasu builds Edo(2019)

Ieyasu Builds Edo is a historical drama that follows Tokugawa Ieyasu's ambitious vision to transform Edo's marshlands into Japan's greatest city. Based on Yoshinobu Kadoi's novel, the NHK special chronicles the shogun's determination and the loyal men who rallied behind his dream. Set during a pivotal era of Japanese history, the series captures the political intrigue, engineering challenges, and human resolve required to reshape a swampy frontier into a thriving metropolis. Through their struggles and triumphs, Ieyasu and his companions lay the foundation for what would become modern-day Tokyo, cementing their legacy as nation-builders who dared to imagine the impossible.