EnVols on MSN15h
This 16th century castle, a symbol of Japanese architecture, is one of the oldest still standing in the country
In Nagano province, the black silhouette of Matsumoto Castle stands out against the snowy horizon of the Japanese Alps. This ...
Hosted on MSN14d
Unveiling Tokyo's Historical Tapestry: Key Meiji Restoration Sites
The palace itself is a blend of traditional Japanese architecture and modern influences, echoing the duality of the Meiji era's transformation. Yasukuni Shrine is a place of immense historical ...
UNESCO3y
Himeji-jo
Himeji-jo is the finest surviving example of early 17th-century Japanese castle architecture, comprising 83 buildings with highly developed systems of defence and ingenious protection devices dating ...
CU Boulder News & Events5mon
Meiji Era — Change or Continuity?
It assumes prior study of the transition from the Tokugawa (Edo) era to the Meiji era, including: Commodore Perry’s arrival and resulting treaty, 1853-1854. Unequal treaties of 1858 with the United ...
朝日新聞社1mon
Western-style orphanage from Meiji Era to be revived as hotel
The three-story, red-brick property was built in the Meiji Era (1868-1912 ... part of a state-designated protected zone for historic architecture. The structure in question is slated to open ...