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year 1935
source title Castles of Japan
info Naturally the sites for castles were chosen primarily for their tactical advantages, but consideration was also given to scenic environment. This is indicated by the fact that these feudal castles had towers with such names as tsukimi yagura (moon-viewing tower) and suzumi yagura (tower for taking the cool air on hot days), as well as elaborate gardens within their walls. The stone walls of the castles, too, were built in curved lines that reflected the characteristically Japanese curve of the eaves of the tenshukaku (main tower or central tower).
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year 1935
source title Castles of Japan
info Naturally the sites for castles were chosen primarily for their tactical advantages, but consideration was also given to scenic environment. This is indicated by the fact that these feudal castles had towers with such names as tsukimi yagura (moon-viewing tower) and suzumi yagura (tower for taking the cool air on hot days), as well as elaborate gardens within their walls. The stone walls of the castles, too, were built in curved lines that reflected the characteristically Japanese curve of the eaves of the tenshukaku (main tower or central tower).
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