Edo Castle

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. When was Edo Castle built?1457
2. What is the location?Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan
3. What is the original builder?Ōta Dōkan
4. What was Edo Castle originally built for?Edo Castle was built by Ōta Dōkan in 1457 as a flatland castle to defend the area and help run the government.
5. Why did Edo Castle become the capital of Japan?From 1603 to 1867 the Tokugawa shogunate made it the shogun’s home, so it became the de facto capital of Japan.

Flatland Castle: A type of castle constructed on level terrain, contrasting with hilltop or mountain fortifications, allowing for greater expansion.
Tokugawa Shogunate: The feudal military government of Japan led by the Tokugawa clan from 1603 to 1867, establishing a long period of peace.
Meiji Restoration: A political revolution in 1868 that restored imperial rule to Japan and ended the Tokugawa shogunate, ushering in modernization.
Ramparts: Defensive walls or mounds of earth, often part of a castle's fortifications.