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Iwakisan Kōgoishi
was an ancient castle (also known as a located in the city of Hikari, Yamaguchi Prefecture, in the San'yō region of Japan. Its ruins have been protected as a National Historic Site since 1951. History After the defeat of the combined Baekje and Yamato Japan forces, at the hands of the Silla and Tang China alliance at the Battle of Hakusukinoe in 663, the Yamato court feared an invasion from either or both Tang or Silla. In response, they built a huge network of shore fortifications throughout the rest of the 600s, often with the assistance of Baekje engineers, generals and artisans. Unaware of the outbreak of the Silla-Tang War (670–676), the Japanese would continue to build fortifications until 701, after finding out that Silla was no longer friendly with Tang. The Iwakisan kōgoshi is one such fortification. The Iwakisan Kōgoshi is located on Mount Iwaki (elevation 362 meters) on the Murozu Peninsula which projects into the western Seto Inland Sea. It was strategical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hikari, Yamaguchi
270px, Murozumi Coast 270px, Hikari city center area Aerial photograph is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 49,100 in 23577 households and a population density of 530 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . The name Hikari itself means "brilliance" or "light" in Japanese. Geography The urban center of Hikari is located on the alluvial plain of the Shimada River, and on both ends of it lies the Murozumi Coast and Nijigahama Beach, forming part of the Setonaikai National Park. The hilly area from the northern part of the city to the eastern part is the Sekishiroyama Prefectural Natural Park. Neighbouring municipalities Yamaguchi Prefecture * Iwakuni * Kudamatsu * Shūnan * Yanai Climate Hikari has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa'') with very warm summers and cool winters. The average annual temperature in Hikari is 15.6 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1678 mm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kōgoishi
Kōgoishi (神篭石 or 神籠石) are earthenwork structures, on a stone foundation, constructed in Japan during the Asuka period, particularly in areas around Fukuoka, on the island of Kyūshū. The name "''kōgoishi''" means "stones of divine protection," a name given them by the Meiji period archaeologist Tsuboi Shōgorō, who conjectured that they served as spiritual or practical protection for sacred sites. ''Kōgoishi'' date to the 6th or 7th century CE, and are found predominantly in northern Kyūshū and on the shores of the Inland Sea An inland sea (also known as an epeiric sea or an epicontinental sea) is a continental body of water which is very large in area and is either completely surrounded by dry land (landlocked), or connected to an ocean by a river, strait or " arm of .... The longest one to be found, at 2.3 km in length, lies near the summit of Mount Kōra ( :ja:高良山), near Fukuoka. The stones there are roughly one meter long, 50 cm high and 70 cm thick ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Castles In Yamaguchi Prefecture
A castle is a type of fortification, fortified structure built during the Middle Ages predominantly by the nobility or royalty and by Military order (monastic society), military orders. Scholars usually consider a ''castle'' to be the private fortified house, fortified residence of a lord or noble. This is distinct from a mansion, palace, and villa, whose main purpose was exclusively for ''pleasance'' and are not primarily fortresses but may be fortified. Use of the term has varied over time and, sometimes, has also been applied to structures such as hill forts and 19th- and 20th-century homes built to resemble castles. Over the Middle Ages, when genuine castles were built, they took on a great many forms with many different features, although some, such as curtain wall (fortification), curtain walls, arrowslits, and portcullises, were commonplace. European-style castles originated in the 9th and 10th centuries after the fall of the Carolingian Empire, which resulted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kōgoishi
Kōgoishi (神篭石 or 神籠石) are earthenwork structures, on a stone foundation, constructed in Japan during the Asuka period, particularly in areas around Fukuoka, on the island of Kyūshū. The name "''kōgoishi''" means "stones of divine protection," a name given them by the Meiji period archaeologist Tsuboi Shōgorō, who conjectured that they served as spiritual or practical protection for sacred sites. ''Kōgoishi'' date to the 6th or 7th century CE, and are found predominantly in northern Kyūshū and on the shores of the Inland Sea An inland sea (also known as an epeiric sea or an epicontinental sea) is a continental body of water which is very large in area and is either completely surrounded by dry land (landlocked), or connected to an ocean by a river, strait or " arm of .... The longest one to be found, at 2.3 km in length, lies near the summit of Mount Kōra ( :ja:高良山), near Fukuoka. The stones there are roughly one meter long, 50 cm high and 70 cm thick ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Foreign-style Castles In Japan
This is a list of foreign-style castles in Japan. In Japan, the word 'wikt:城, 城(''shiro'') has broader meanings than western world, so this list includes the buildings near to fortresses. Korean style castles Chinese style castle Portuguese style castle French style castles French style bastion fort Japanese castles with French-style buildings English style castle Japanese castles with English-style buildings Notes References * * - リンクは九州国立博物館「西都 太宰府」資料観覧ライブラリー。 See also *''Chashi''—fortifications built by Ainu people *''Gusuku''—the castles of the Ryūkyū Kingdom *List of castles *List of castles in Japan {{DEFAULTSORT:Foreign-style castles in Japan Lists of castles in Japan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Historic Sites Of Japan (Yamaguchi)
This list is of the Monuments of Japan, Historic Sites of Japan located within the Prefectures of Japan, Prefecture of Yamaguchi Prefecture, Yamaguchi. National Historic Sites As of 1 July 2019, forty-three Sites have been Cultural Properties of Japan, designated as being of national Values (heritage), significance. Prefectural Historic Sites As of 1 May 2018, thirty-one Sites have been designated as being of prefectural importance. Municipal Historic Sites As of 1 May 2018, a further one hundred and thirty-five Sites have been designated as being of municipal importance. See also * Cultural Properties of Japan * Suō Province * Nagato Province * Yamaguchi Prefectural Museum * List of Cultural Properties of Japan - paintings (Yamaguchi) * List of Places of Scenic Beauty of Japan (Yamaguchi) References External links * Cultural Propertied in Yamaguchi Prefecture {{DEFAULTSORT:Historic Sites of Japan Yamaguchi Prefecture Historic Sites of Japan, Yamaguchi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanyo Main Line
is a former Japanese electronics manufacturer founded in 1947 by Toshio Iue, the brother-in-law of Kōnosuke Matsushita, the founder of Matsushita Electric Industrial, now known as Panasonic. Iue left Matsushita Electric to start his own business, acquiring some of its equipment to produce bicycle generator lamps. In 1950, the company was established. Sanyo began to diversify in the 1960s, having launched Japan's first spray-type washing machine in 1953. In the 2000s, it was known as one of the 3S along with Sony and Sharp. Sanyo also focused on solar cell and lithium battery businesses. In 1992, it developed the world's first hybrid solar cell, and in 2002, it had a 41% share of the global lithium-ion battery market. In its heyday in 2003, Sanyo had sales of about ¥2.5 trillion. However, it fell into a financial crisis as a result of its huge investment in the semiconductor business. In 2009, Sanyo was acquired by Panasonic, and in 2011, it was fully consolidated into Panaso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JR West
, also referred to as , is one of the Japan Railways Group (JR Group) companies and operates in western Honshu. It has its headquarters in Kita-ku, Osaka. It is listed in the Tokyo Stock Exchange, is a constituent of the TOPIX Large70 index, and is also one of only three Japan Railways Group constituents of the Nikkei 225 index: the others are East Japan Railway Company, JR East and Central Japan Railway Company, JR Central. It was also listed in the Nagoya Stock Exchange, Nagoya and Fukuoka Stock Exchange, Fukuoka stock exchanges until late 2020. Lines Shinkansen * Hokuriku Shinkansen ( - ) * San'yō Shinkansen * Hakata Minami Line :: Officially not a Shinkansen JR-West's highest-grossing line is the Sanyo Shinkansen high-speed rail line between Osaka and Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Fukuoka. The Sanyo Shinkansen alone accounts for about 40% of JR-West's passenger revenues. The company also operates Hakata Minami Line, a short commuter line with Shinkansen trains in Fukuoka, Fuku ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iwata Station (Yamaguchi)
is a passenger railway station located in the city of Hikari, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West). Lines Iwata Station is served by the JR West Sanyō Main Line, and is located 390.9 kilometers from the terminus of the line at . Station layout The station consists of a side platform and an island platform; however, one half of the island platform (the middle track) is no longer in use. The station building is adjacent to the side platform connected by a footbridge to the island platform. The station is unattended. Platforms History Iwata Station was opened on 5 June 1899 as an infill station on the San'yo Railway. The San'yo Railway was nationalized in 1906 and the line renamed the San'yo Main Line in 1909. The current station building was completed in March 1937. With the privatization of the Japan National Railway The , abbreviated JNR or , was the business entity that operated Japan's national railway network fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Granite
Granite ( ) is a coarse-grained (phanerite, phaneritic) intrusive rock, intrusive igneous rock composed mostly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase. It forms from magma with a high content of silica and alkali metal oxides that slowly cools and solidifies underground. It is common in the continental crust of Earth, where it is found in igneous intrusions. These range in size from dike (geology), dikes only a few centimeters across to batholiths exposed over hundreds of square kilometers. Granite is typical of a larger family of ''granitic rocks'', or ''granitoids'', that are composed mostly of coarse-grained quartz and feldspars in varying proportions. These rocks are classified by the relative percentages of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase (the QAPF diagram, QAPF classification), with true granite representing granitic rocks rich in quartz and alkali feldspar. Most granitic rocks also contain mica or amphibole minerals, though a few (known as leucogranites) conta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Archaeological Excavation
In archaeology, excavation is the exposure, processing and recording of archaeological remains. An excavation site or "dig" is the area being studied. These locations range from one to several areas at a time during a project and can be conducted over a few weeks to several years. Excavation involves the recovery of several types of data from a site. This data includes Artifact (archaeology), artifacts (portable objects made or modified by humans), Feature (archaeology), features (non-portable modifications to the site itself such as post molds, burials, and hearths), Ecofact, ecofacts (evidence of human activity through organic remains such as animal bones, pollen, or charcoal), and archaeological context (relationships among the other types of data).Kelly&Thomas (2011). ''Archaeology: down to earth'' (4th ed.). Belmont, Calif.: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning. Before excavating, the presence or absence of archaeological remains can often be suggested by, non-intrusive remote se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiheitai
The was a volunteer militia raised by Takasugi Shinsaku of the Chōshū Domain, Chōshū domain during the Bakumatsu period of Japan. Background Formed in 1863 by Takasugi Shinsaku in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, the Kiheitai militia consisted of 300 men, who came from all social classes, including farmers, merchants, ''samurai'' and others. Most were from Chōshū, but a few volunteers were from other domains. The Kiheitai was known for its discipline, and use of western-style weapons and military techniques. It was partly funded by the Chōshū domain, but gained the rest of its financial support through donations by wealthy merchants and farmers. Kiheitai followed a developing trend which had been spearheaded by the shogunate following the Convention of Kanagawa to form military units based on ability rather than hereditary social status. Shinsengumi, a Kyoto-based, pro-Tokugawa police force, was founded in the same year as Kiheitai, and was also composed of people from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
