A Story of a Castle and Its Town
Great many castles still exist in various regions in Japan. The castle in each region is a symbol of the town and its history. Castle were not considered merely as bases to rule but as symbols of those in power who competed in building beautiful castles. Castles are literally the symbols of beauty as well as Japan. Histories, cultures and lifestyles which were developed in castle towns in the old days are still present in current castle towns.