Tohoku The History of Tsurugajo Castle: From the Ashina Clan to the Boshin War
Tsurugajo Castle in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture, is best known as the stronghold that endured a month-long siege...
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Tohoku Tsurugajo Castle (Aizuwakamatsu Castle) Guide｜History, the Boshin War & Top Sights
Many people first hear of Tsurugajo Castle through samurai dramas that depict it as the "impregnable castle" of the Bosh...
Tohoku Former Takizawa Honjin, Aizuwakamatsu: Where the Byakkotai Marched to War
*This article contains affiliate links (advertising).Mention Aizuwakamatsu, and many people immediately think of the Bya...
Tohoku Aizu Samurai Residence, Fukushima: A Visitor’s Guide to the Saigo Tanomo House
*This article contains affiliate links (advertising).When people think of sightseeing in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima, Tsuru...
Tohoku Arahama Elementary School Ruins, Sendai: A Visitor’s Guide to This 3.11 Tsunami Memorial
*This article contains affiliate links (advertising).Arahama Elementary School in Sendai survived the tsunami of the 201...
Tohoku Why Is Zuihoden So Lavishly Decorated? The Story Behind the Stairs and Hidden Highlights
Visiting Zuihoden, one question naturally comes to mind: why is this building so extravagantly decorated? Few structures...
Tohoku Zuihoden Mausoleum: Complete History & Access Guide (Sendai, Japan)
*This article contains affiliate links (advertising).Zuihoden (瑞鳳殿) is one of Sendai's most striking historical sites — ...