Urban photos - Chuo Ward, Osaka, Japan.'Osaka Castle.' Built in 1583, Osaka Castle is one of Japan's most famous castles, and has been at the heart of many of Japan's key historical events. With this in mind, and knowing how often fire has repeatedly ravaged so many of Japan's historical buildings, it is no surprise the castle has been destroyed and rebuilt many times over its life. The latest reconstruction, this time in concrete, was only completed in 1997, and it is now home to a museum. The castle was founded by Toyotomi Hideyoshi (a peasant who would go on to unify Japan). Later, his wife and son were forced to commit ritual suicide, when the castle was successfully besieged and destroyed. sketchbookexplorer.com @davidasutton @sketchbookexplorer Facebook.com/davidanthonysutton #japan #osaka #chuoward #osakacastle #travel #travelblog #photography #cheeryblossom #cherryblossomseason
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