Nagoya Castle, Nagoya, Japan
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In Today's Daily Jigsaw Puzzle, we visit the Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, Japan ♥
Nagoya Castle was constructed in 1610 by order of Tokugawa Ieyasu to strengthen control over central Japan after unification. Strategically located along the Tōkaidō route, it served as the seat of the Owari branch of the Tokugawa family - one of the three key families allowed to provide a shogun if the main line failed.
The central keep (donjon), seen here, was one of the largest of its time, rising five stories above ground with two subterranean floors. Its distinctive golden shachihoko - mythical creatures with tiger heads and fish bodies - adorned the rooftops as talismans against fire. The castle complex included multiple baileys, moats, corner towers (yagura), and gates designed for defense.
Inside the Honmaru Palace - a separate residential building within the innermost bailey of Nagoya Castle - life was carefully structured according to rank. High-ranking samurai and retainers carried out administrative tasks and participated in formal ceremonies, while lower-ranked staff performed domestic duties. The palace interiors were richly decorated with painted screens and tatami floors, reflecting political authority and cultural refinement. Meals were prepared in specialized kitchens and served under strict protocol, especially when the shogun or visiting lords were present.
The castle was destroyed during World War II bombings in 1945, and the last resident of the palace was Tokugawa Yoshichika, the 19th head of the Owari clan. The donjon was reconstructed in 1959, and today, Nagoya Castle functions as a public historic site and museum. It hosts exhibitions, traditional crafts, and seasonal events, offering insight into the political, military, and cultural life of the Edo period ♥
Nagoya Castle was constructed in 1610 by order of Tokugawa Ieyasu to strengthen control over central Japan after unification. Strategically located along the Tōkaidō route, it served as the seat of the Owari branch of the Tokugawa family - one of the three key families allowed to provide a shogun if the main line failed.
The central keep (donjon), seen here, was one of the largest of its time, rising five stories above ground with two subterranean floors. Its distinctive golden shachihoko - mythical creatures with tiger heads and fish bodies - adorned the rooftops as talismans against fire. The castle complex included multiple baileys, moats, corner towers (yagura), and gates designed for defense.
Inside the Honmaru Palace - a separate residential building within the innermost bailey of Nagoya Castle - life was carefully structured according to rank. High-ranking samurai and retainers carried out administrative tasks and participated in formal ceremonies, while lower-ranked staff performed domestic duties. The palace interiors were richly decorated with painted screens and tatami floors, reflecting political authority and cultural refinement. Meals were prepared in specialized kitchens and served under strict protocol, especially when the shogun or visiting lords were present.
The castle was destroyed during World War II bombings in 1945, and the last resident of the palace was Tokugawa Yoshichika, the 19th head of the Owari clan. The donjon was reconstructed in 1959, and today, Nagoya Castle functions as a public historic site and museum. It hosts exhibitions, traditional crafts, and seasonal events, offering insight into the political, military, and cultural life of the Edo period ♥
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