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TOPIC: Matsuyama Castle

1: What role did this site play in the development, preservation, or
memory of feudalism in Japan?

2: Describe the architecture. Why is the building built the way it was?
What is it made out of?

3: What surrounded the building during the time period in which it was
built? What surrounds the building now?

4: What economic role does this site play in Japanese society today?
Does it draw tourists to the area? Does it cost to enter?

5: What is its importance in Japanese society today?

Matsuyama Castle is a great example of the original twelve feudalistic castles in Japan. Originally a five story castle, it was rebuilt in the 1800s after the original was destroyed by lightning. It is the most complex example of feudalistic architecture that remained intact through this era. It is made of wood and is surrounded by stone siding. Cherry blossom trees surround the property. It used to be a defensive site in battle, but is now surrounded by beautiful trees and play areas. It is an interesting tourist attraction, costing five hundred and twenty yen (approximately five American dollars) to enter. It is an important historic sight in Japan where you can learn about the feudalistic era in which it stood through weapons, poetry, architecture, and other such exhibits.

Explanation:

1: The Matsuyama Castle plays a role in the development, preservation, and memory of feudalism in Japan because it is one of the only original castles from the feudal times in japan and it represent to the Japanese people how even if their culture is struck down, it will always come back(the building burned down 2 time in its years).

2: The Matsuyama Castle was built in the hirayama style(flat hilltop castle style). The building was constructed the way it is because Katō Yoshiakira commenced construction of Matsuyama castle using materials from Misaki & Yuzuki castles.

3: The structure that surrounded the Matsuyama Castle was the huge stone walls and multiple gates. Nowadays, there are many tram stops and cable cars.

4: The economic role that the Matsuyama Castle plays today is that it is a tourist stop that has Visits by people from all over the world. There is a cost to enter this attraction and it is in Japan, 510 yen for adults and 150 yen for children. A pass that includes roundtrip fare for the ropeway and lift is 1020 yen for adults and 410 yen for children.

5: The Matsuyama Castle is important to the Japanese society today because it is a landmark showing a important time in the Japanese history.