JAPAN, Honshu, Himeji, "Himeji-jo also known as Shirasagi-jo, the white egret or white heron castle. Feudal castle built by Hideyoshi in 1581, a civil war baron or sengoku daimyo who had risen from the ranks of foot soldier and acquired status. Central donjon or keep known as tenshu-kaku, the high structure of the heavenly protector. "
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JAPAN, Honshu, Himeji, "Himeji-jo also known as Shirasagi-jo, the white egret or white heron castle. Feudal castle built by Hideyoshi in 1581, a civil war baron or sengoku daimyo who had risen from the ranks of foot soldier and acquired status. Central donjon or keep known as tenshu-kaku, the high structure of the heavenly protector. "

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Michael Macintyre eye ubiquitous / hutchison

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JAPAN Honshu Himeji Himeji-jo also known as Shirasagi-jo white egret or white heron castle Feudal castle built Hideyoshi 1581 civil war baron or sengoku daimyo who had risen ranks foot soldier acquired status Central donjon or keep known as tenshu-kaku high structure heavenly protector Region Asia Architecture Historical Dominant White samurai tower Asia Asian History Japanese Nihon Nippon Castillo Castello"

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