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| Address | Sogensha Bldg. 4-3-6 Awajimachi Chuo-ku Osaka-shi Osaka, JAPAN ZIP:541-0047 |
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| Representative Name | Keiichi Yabe |
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A5 size (210mm x 148mm) 160 pages
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Country of manufacture: printed in Japan
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Year of manufacture: 2022
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| Supervised by Shigehiro Kudo Explore Himeji, a castle town that overcame the ruins of the castle* and air raids Himeji Castle, considered a masterpiece of wooden architecture for its beauty and perfection, was Japan's first World Heritage Site. This book provides a thorough explanation of the highlights of this white castle, which overcame the upheavals of the Warring States period and the threat of castle abandonment, and miraculously survived the fires of World War II. Using a wealth of old maps, drawings, old photographs, and topographical maps, in addition to photographs of the site, the author unearths the strata of history and traces the stories and traces hidden in the town. This is the second volume in a series exploring the history and culture of a town that has developed around a castle. Includes an interview with writer* Kaoru Tamaoka at the beginning of the book. Features of this book *Remnants of history in the architecture of Himeji Castle Himeji Castle has been repeatedly reconstructed since the reign of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and is filled with the most advanced technology of each era. Walking around Himeji Castle and exploring the architectural styles of each period will reveal the history of Harima. *The clue to a deeper understanding of Himeji Castle is the castle town. The construction of a castle is originally planned to include the castle town. If you explore the castle town, you will understand why Himeji prospered and why Himeji Castle became such a strong castle. *Enjoy the culture of Himeji Harima Facing the Seto Inland Sea, Harima is blessed with rich fishing grounds and seafood. After visiting castles, you can enjoy the culture created by the location and accumulated history of the area. *Interview with Kaoru Tamaoka, a writer* who loves Harima The best way to learn about the true beauty of a local area is to learn from the local experts. We asked Kaoru Tamaoka, who is based in Harima and continues to write works set in the local area, about the charms of Himeji Castle and the castle town. |
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Explore Himeji, a castle town that overcame the ruins of the castle* and air raids
Himeji Castle, considered a masterpiece of wooden architecture for its beauty and perfection, was Japan's first World Heritage Site. This book provides a thorough explanation of the highlights of this white castle, which overcame the upheavals of the Warring States period and the threat of castle abandonment, and miraculously survived the fires of World War II. Using a wealth of old maps, drawings, old photographs, and topographical maps, in addition to photographs of the site, the author unearths the strata of history and traces the stories and traces hidden in the town. This is the second volume in a series exploring the history and culture of a town that has developed around a castle. Includes an interview with writer* Kaoru Tamaoka at the beginning of the book.
Features of this book
*Remnants of history in the architecture of Himeji Castle
Himeji Castle has been repeatedly reconstructed since the reign of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and is filled with the most advanced technology of each era.
Walking around Himeji Castle and exploring the architectural styles of each period will reveal the history of Harima.
*The clue to a deeper understanding of Himeji Castle is the castle town.
The construction of a castle is originally planned to include the castle town.
If you explore the castle town, you will understand why Himeji prospered and why Himeji Castle became such a strong castle.
*Enjoy the culture of Himeji Harima
Facing the Seto Inland Sea, Harima is blessed with rich fishing grounds and seafood.
After visiting castles, you can enjoy the culture created by the location and accumulated history of the area.
*Interview with Kaoru Tamaoka, a writer* who loves Harima
The best way to learn about the true beauty of a local area is to learn from the local experts.
We asked Kaoru Tamaoka, who is based in Harima and continues to write works set in the local area, about the charms of Himeji Castle and the castle town.
廃城・空襲を乗り越えた城下町・姫路を探訪
美しさと完成度で木造建築の最高傑作とされ、日本初の世界遺産となった姫路城。戦国の動乱や廃城の危機を乗り越え、大戦の戦火を奇跡的にまぬがれた白亜の城の見どころを徹底解説。現地写真のほか古地図や絵図、古写真、地形図などをふんだんに駆使して、歴史の地層を掘り起こし、町に秘められた物語と痕跡をたどる。城郭を中心に発展してきた町の歴史・文化を探訪するシリーズ第2弾。作家・玉岡かおる氏の巻頭インタビューも収載。
〔本書の特色〕
◇姫路城の建築に詰まった歴史の名残
姫路城は豊臣秀吉の時代から改築を繰り返しており、各時代の最先端の技術が詰め込まれている。
姫路城を歩き、各時代の建築様式を探れば、播磨の歴史が見えてくる。
◇姫路城を深く知る手がかりは城下町
本来、城づくりは、城下町まで含めて計画されるもの。
城下町を探れば、なぜ姫路が栄え、姫路城がこれほど堅牢な城となったのかが理解できる。
◇「播磨姫路の文化」も楽しむ
播磨は瀬戸内海に面し、豊かな漁場と海の幸に恵まれた地であると同時に、古代から水陸交通の要衝だった。
城めぐりをしたあとには、その立地と歴史の蓄積が生み出した文化を味わう。
◇播磨を愛する作家・玉岡かおる氏のインタビュー
地元の本当のよさを知るには地元の達人に教わるのがよい。
播磨を拠点に、地元を舞台とした作品を書き続ける玉岡かおる氏に、姫路城と城下町の魅力を聞いた。