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Castles in Asia - Medieval Castles East of Europe
These sites focus on palaces and fortresses in Japan and other parts of the world east of Europe.
The Castles of Japan
A little info on each of lots of Japanese castles with plenty of gorgeous photographs, presented by Takashi Toyooka.
Guide to Japanese Castles
Eric Obershaw presents background info and photos for more than two dozen individual castles, plus general info on the history, structure and defenses of castles in Japan.
Himeji Castle
This multi-page virtual tour of the 16th-century castle includes a brief history and an explanation of its nickname, "White Heron."