Japanese Castles

Japanese Castles (1400-1600)

Castles were first constructed in the provinces during the period of constant warfare in the 15th and 16th Centuries. They were plaster covered wooden buildings on broad stone foundations, with watchtowers of six and seven stories. Castles in the 16th Century had multiple moats and a maze. By the late 16th Century these castles became administrative and economic centres around which cities developed. Soon these populated areas gave rise to unique cities. [RB] {GC}