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Last month during what is called "Silver week" holidays (September 19 to 23), I visited a feudal period castle, Himeji Castle. It is located in Himeji city, 3 hours and half by Bullet Train from Tokyo and almost 1 hour from Kyoto. As the train was reaching the Himeji station, I could view the white castle from the window.   As soon as I got out of the station, I could view the castle far away. It was magnificient view. As I got closer to the castle, its appearance impressed me more.   The castle has had that appearance since early 17th century. It...