Seen from outside, the main keep of the Himeji castle has five floors, but in fact there are six. This was a construction method used at some castles to confuse the enemies. At Himeji, the second and third floors from the top appear to be a single floor. And for its enemies, the castle was ready with another hidden surprise, because it also has a basement…
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