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year 1603-1626
source title Castles of Japan
info Japanese castles were originally built during feudal times for military and political reasons, but when one sees them today, or sets for inside their remains, one is struck most of all by their architectural beauty and link with Japan’s past. Unlike castles in China and Europe, which were constructed primarily for defense against foreign invasion, Japanese castles were built by feudal war lords for defensive purposes in the many wars they fought among themselves. As a result, they were not built to defend cities and, although their purpose was defensive, considerable stress was also placed in their design on architectural beauty.
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year 1603-1626
source title Castles of Japan
info Japanese castles were originally built during feudal times for military and political reasons, but when one sees them today, or sets for inside their remains, one is struck most of all by their architectural beauty and link with Japan’s past. Unlike castles in China and Europe, which were constructed primarily for defense against foreign invasion, Japanese castles were built by feudal war lords for defensive purposes in the many wars they fought among themselves. As a result, they were not built to defend cities and, although their purpose was defensive, considerable stress was also placed in their design on architectural beauty.
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