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Most of the Japanese castles that still stand today were built on stone foundations and rise up a number of stories. They have gates and guard towers, from which soldiers would watch for enemy assaults and fire weapons.

(Himeji City)

• Castles for Protection Against Enemies
• Matsumoto Castle (Nagano Prefecture)
• Nagoya Castle (Aichi Prefecture)
• Himeji Castle (Hyogo Prefecture)

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