Look at Hachigata Castle, and you see 114 years of Japanese history.

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Beginner

A starting point for readers who are new to Japanese castle history. These articles explain what Hachigata Castle was, what happened in Kanto during the Sengoku era, and why the names and dates matter.

  1. Beginner

    Start here: Hachigata Castle's 114 years.

    A first guide to the story from Nagao Kageharu to Hojo Ujikuni.

  2. Beginner

    A historical overview of Hachigata Castle.

    A chronological introduction to the Kyotoku War, the Later Hojo, and the Odawara campaign through Hachigata Castle.