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What Was the Historical Truth About Takeda Shingen's Final Moments? Is There Any Origin Story for the Theory that He Choked on Mochi (Rice Cake)?

Takeda Shingen attracted attention in the 17th episode of the historical drama "Toyotomi Brothers." The renowned actor Masanobu Takashima appeared on screen, only to be shocked a few minutes later by being shown "dying from choking on mochi (rice cake)," a scene that became a hot topic on social media after the broadcast. As Shingen is generally known to have died of illness, is it even possible that he choked to death on mochi? Even if it is a …
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Takeda Shingen attracted attention in the 17th episode of the historical drama "Toyotomi Brothers." The renowned actor Masanobu Takashima appeared on screen, only to be shocked a few minutes later by being shown "dying from choking on mochi (rice cake)," a scene that became a hot topic on social media after the broadcast. As Shingen is generally known to have died of illness, is it even possible that he choked to death on mochi? Even if it is a …

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BUSHOO!JAPAN(武将ジャパン) broke the news on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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