Himeji castle 姫路城, Himeji, Hyōgo Japan. Small, narrow entranceways between buildings ensured that in
Himeji castle 姫路城, Himeji, Hyōgo Japan. Small, narrow entranceways between buildings ensured that invading samurai who may actually make it inside the castle grounds would be severely hindered in their approach to the main keep. This low gateway meant that samurai wearing banners couldn’t enter and other samurai would have to duck low to enter. At the top of the stairs defenders could pick off any who made it to the entrance with impunity. -- source link
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