Tohoku

Tsuruga-jo Castle (Aizu Wakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture)

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Known as the last battle field of Boshin War (1968) in main land, the castle has stood against Meiji new government forces. The Shogunate forces (or registance for new govenment) included many of samurai families (wives/kids etc.) and ended up almost 3,000 killed by enemies or themselves. It is said the worst battle for a whole city suffered in Japanese history. The castle was destroyed after the war, and rebult after 1960’s.

Known as the last battle field of Boshin War (1968) in main land, the castle has stood against Meiji new government forces. The Shogunate forces (or registance for new govenment) included many of samurai families (wives/kids etc.) and ended up almost 3,000 killed by enemies or themselves. It is said the worst battle for a whole city suffered in Japanese history. The castle was destroyed after the war, and rebult after 1960's.
The crests on the left side are of historical owners of the castle. Mostly such castles change their owneres by the governmental change or re-assignment after war.
Originally the castle has built in 1593, and expanded in 1639.
The castle just after the end of war. Heavily damaged and destroyed thereafter.
Historical owner clans. You’ll be able to learn how their last war went in 1868.
This helmet was followed by “Darth Vader”.
(Date clan)
View from observation deck on the top floor. The mountain ahead is “Bandai-san” mountain, which is the symbol of the city.
“Aka-beko”, or “Red Ox” is the local toy.

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