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Hideyoshi Toyotomi, The Founder of Ōsaka Castle
Hideyoshi Toyotomi (1537-1598) was the founder of Ōsaka Castle and an important figure who dominated the age of rival warlords,...
Read moreŌsaka-jō – One Of Japan’s Most Famous Landmarks
Construction of Ōsaka-jō (Osaka Castle) began in 1583 under the direction of General Hideyoshi Toyotomi, as a display of power...
Read moreUmeda Sky Building – An Architectural Wonder in Ōsaka, Japan
The Umeda Sky Building was built in the 1990s and originally inspired by a dream of a ‘City of Air’,...
Read moreŌsaka – Once Capital of Japan, now Japan’s Coolest City
Ōsaka (大阪), formerly known as Naniwa, is Japan’s second most metropolitan area after Tokyo and third largest city. It was...
Read moreEngyō-ji, The Sacred Pilgrimage Site And Its Goeika
Engyō-ji Temple is the 27th temple on the Saigoku Kannon pilgrimage in Western Japan. More than 1,000 years ago it...
Read moreThe Main Buildings of Engō-ji Temple, Japan
The Main Temple of Engō-ji, Mani-den, is dedicated to Roppi Nyoirin Kanzeon Bosatsu. The building, which was originally constructed in...
Read moreThe restoration of Himeji Castle and Preservation of this World Heritage Site
As the structure of Himeji Castle is made of wood, it requires periodic repair and restoration. The first major restoration...
Read moreThe Legend of Okiko and the Well at Himeji Castle
Okiku Ido (Okiku Well), in the grounds of Himeji Castle, is said to be the well that features in the...
Read moreThe legend of Princess Sen and Himeji Castle
Among those who lived in Himeji Castle, there was one woman of a rare beauty, named Princess Sen (Sen-hime). She...
Read moreThe many battle-related design features of Himeji Castle
Japanese castles built during the Warring States Period were infused with the wisdom and techniques required for use as military...
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