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If you were to take a survey asking, "Which Japanese castle would you like to visit?" or "What is your favorite Japanese castle?", Himeji Castle, which we'll be introducing today, would almost always rank in the top two. Beloved by many, Himeji Castle has a long history and has given birth to many legends. Among them are the well-known ghost stories... And hidden beneath its beautiful white exterior is an impenetrable defense plan: "Fighting Himeji Castle." Now, let's take a look at the castle and Himeji Castle, Japan's proud World Heritage Site. Table of Contents 1:04 1. Many surviving structures! And they're huge! 2:38 2. Did it begin during the Northern and Southern Dynasties? Over 670 Years of History 2:44 ■ The Beginnings of Himeji Castle 3:42 ■ From Medieval Castles to Early Modern Castles 5:12 ■ The Glittering White Massive Castle, Himeji Castle 6:01 3. A Succession of Lords 6:47 4. Attacking Himeji Castle: Its Elegant Appearance and Impregnable Defense! 8:05 ■ Otemon Gate - Hishi-no-mon Gate - Sankokubori Moat 9:38 ■ I-no-mon Gate - Ro-no-mon Gate - Shogunzaka 11:07 ■ Ha-no-mon Gate - Nino-mon Gate 12:56 ■ Ho-no-mon Gate - Castle Tower 15:51 The setting for famous ghost stories, legends, and episodes [Related Videos] Azuchi Castle: Nobunaga's Dream Castle    • 安土城　信長様の夢の城   The History of Edo Castle, Japan's Largest Castle: Its Beginnings in the Edo Clan's Residence    • 日本一の巨城 江戸城の来歴、始まりは江戸氏の館から   The Story of Oamu - Modern Translation ~An Old Nun Recounts the Reality of the Siege~    • おあむ物語・現代語訳　～老尼が語る籠城戦のリアル～   Narration: Saori Makato Script and Supervision: The Narrow Path of History #TheNarrowPathofHistory #HimejiCastle