This tower dates back to the early twentieth century, but the original was destroyed by fire in 1943. Japan used the steel from disassembling ruins for the war effort. This tower was rebuilt in the 1950 and opened to the public in 1956.
Photos from around the area
Our guides have told us about a Japanese woman’s saying about husbands – they need to be healthy, good providers and absent! One guide told us she had the perfect husband, he was never around. It is surprising to hear how open they are about this.
The Japanese men gathered for a game in the afternoon, they pay so much per hour to come and play shogi, the women want the men out of the house, according to our guide.
What was the purpose of the tower? Sounds like they have figured out one secret to a happy marriage..
I sure am glad Jean doesn’t feel that way about me!? I don’t play shoji or go!.