THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
August 20, 2020 at 08:00 JST
Fukuchiyama Castle in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto Prefecture, is seen from the same direction as in the old photo. (Takehiko Yokoyama)
FUKUCHIYAMA, Kyoto Prefecture--Tinged and faded with age, a photo has emerged that is the only known example of a feudal-era fortress here that was demolished under a Meiji government edict to tear down castles. [Read More]
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