JAPAN Honshu Himeji Himeji-jo also known as Shirasagi-jo, the white egret or white heron castle built by Hideyoshi in 1581

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JAPAN Honshu Himeji Himeji-jo also known as Shirasagi-jo, the white egret or white heron castle. Feudal castle built by Hideyoshi in 1581, a civil war baron or sengoku daimyo who had risen from the ranks of foot soldier and acquired status. Central donjon or keep known as tenshu-kaku, the high structure of the heavenly protector. samurai tower Asia Asian History Japanese Nihon Nippon Architecture Building Historical

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Location: JAPAN Honshu Himeji Himeji-jo also known as Shirasagi-jo, the white egret or white heron castle.
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