Osaka Castle

WOC, Taipei

13. Osaka Castle


Originally called Ozakajō, it is one of Japan's most famous castles, and played a major role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth century of the Azuchi-Momoyama period.

next..14. Seven Storied Pagoda


Comments

  1. smallkucingMay 28, 2010 at 9:45 PM

    wow...can repel evil spirit...good

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  2. rainfield61May 28, 2010 at 10:13 PM

    I am touring the world with you.

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  3. TekkausMay 28, 2010 at 10:32 PM

    Wow..can withstand earthquake? And can also repel evil spirit? Must be one very safe place to live huh! ;D

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  4. Alice LawMay 28, 2010 at 10:40 PM

    Japanese castle, nice!

    Btw, thanks for dropping by My Little Sprouts and your warm regards! My girl Juan Juan has fully recovered since yesterday; my boy just discharged from the hospital, he is doing well now! Thanks you! I really appreciate it!:)

    Please enjoy your weekend!

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  5. CloudyMay 29, 2010 at 1:15 AM

    I've never sawn such a castle there. It looks very nice. Thanks for showing...
    Servus and so long
    Kvelli

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  6. SJB aka SUELYN J-B.May 29, 2010 at 1:57 AM

    Evil spirit?. E scary.

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  7. This Is My Blog - fishing guyMay 29, 2010 at 3:36 AM

    Wenn: Beautiful palace, I see the power lines are really close to this structure.

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  8. manglishMay 29, 2010 at 7:46 AM

    i will go visit the real 1 soon hahahahha

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  9. JamaMay 29, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    You can tour the world in just one place!

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  10. CloudiaMay 29, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    What a glorious spirit house!





    Aloha from Hawaii, Friend

    Comfort Spiral

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  11. AyieMay 31, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    legendary castle, i love seeing this in anime =P

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  12. foongpcJune 2, 2010 at 1:11 AM

    Oh! I wish I can visit Osaka Castle!

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