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	Japan Atlas: Goryokaku Fort (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Goryokaku fort, a special histrical site at Hakodate City on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, was Japan's first and largest Western-style fort.
		It was built in 1866 to house government offices for the administration in Hakodate and to deal with commerce and foreign affairs related to the port of Hakodate that opened to international trade in 1859.
		There are five V-shaped projections from a central core and it was named Goryokaku (Pentagram Fort) in reference to its star shape.
	web-japan.org /atlas/historical/his01.html (290 words)

	Torii Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		One of the famous churches is the Trappistine Convent building, Japan´s first Catholic church established by eight nuns sent from France in 1898.
		Star-shaped Fort Goryokaku was the first castle fort introduced that was built in western-style construction in 1862.
		Because of its star-shape, it is called Goryokaku, or Pentagon Fort.
	www.usarj.army.mil /archives/archives/2005/mar/11/cultural/story01.htm (381 words)

	Republic of Ezo - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
		During the winter they fortified their defences around the southern peninsula of Hakodate, with the new fortress of Goryokaku at the center.
		Imperial forces soon consolidated their hold on mainland Japan, and in April 1869 dispatched a fleet and an infantry force of 7,000 to Ezo.
		The Imperial forces progressed swiftly and won the Naval Battle of Hakodate, until the fortress of Goryokaku was surrounded with 800 remaining men.
	www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/e/z/o/Ezo_Republic_4f5d.html (263 words)

	sap-hok.com/HakodateInfoweb/PlaceToVisit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		The area around the Goryokaku Koen is Hakodate's new downtown area.
		Goryokaku -- a pentagon fortress which was once a fighting field -- is now a park with abundant greenery.
		The Hakodate Museum's Goryokaku Branch in the center of the park and the historical museum on the 1st floor of Goryokaku Tower offer opportunities to learn about the history of Hakodate by displaying materials on Goryokaku and the Hakodate War.
	www.sap-hok.com /Hakodate/Hakodate.PlaceToVisit.html (888 words)

	Goryokaku Tower (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Goryokaku castle was created in 1964, and the matter that 100 years passed was commemorated, and the Goryokaku tower was built.
		A view room is set up in 45m from the ground of the tower of the height 60m, and the whole aspect of the star form of Goryokaku can be seen from the tower.
		And, it has an exhibition hall, a stand and a restaurant as an annex in the tower, too.
	www.city.hakodate.hokkaido.jp /fc/rom/data/urban/platform/data01_e.htm (94 words)

	Hakodate City, Hokkaido
		Fort Goryokaku, meaning 'pentagonal' from its star shape, was constructed in Hakodate from 1857 to 1864 as Japan's first Western style fortress.
		In 1868, when the Meiji Restoration led to the overthrow of the Tokugawa Shogunate, loyalist rebels fled to Hokkaido and used Fort Goryokaku as their headquarters in the resulting civil war against the Imperial forces.
		The rebels intention was to declare the establishment of an independent country to be known as the "Republic of Ezo".
	www.yamasa.org /japan/english/destinations/hokkaido/hakodate.html (2766 words)

	JNTO Website \| Arrange Your Travel \| Attractions \| Regional Travel Plans (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		First I headed for the Goryokaku Park in the north of the city.
		I understand pentagonal castles and forts were popular in Europe in the Middle Age when frequent battles were fought because it is advantageous in defense.
		I climbed to the observation deck in the 60-meter tall Goryokaku Tower standing next to the park.
	www.jnto.go.jp /eng/location/rtp/Hokkaido/day_1.html (1106 words)

	Link Service: Ezo Republic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		The Republic had its own flag, a chrysanthemum on a sky-blue background, symbol of Imperial rule, and a red star with seven branches, symbol of the new Republic.
		The troops were organized under a Franco-Japanese commandment, the commander-in-chief Otori Keisuke being seconded by the French captain Jules Brunet, and divided between four brigades, each commanded by a French officer (Fortant, Le Marlin, Cazeneuve, Bouffier), themselves divided into eight half-brigades, each under Japanese command.
		Enomoto decided to surrender on May 18, 1869, and accepted the Meiji Emperor 's rule – the Republic ceased to exist on 27 June 1869.
	de_kleieflechte.de.wiki2.info (402 words)

	Great joy from Hokkaido (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Afterwards with a quick tram ride I arrived at the great Goryokaku, a star-shaped fortress built in Hakodate first for defense, and later becoming the site of a revolution.
		Goryokaku was far from Hokadate, and also far from even Goryokaku station.
		At Goryokaku everyone was amazed how I got my train ticket routing wrong from Hakodate to Sapporo.
	individual.utoronto.ca /gershom/greatJoyFromHokkaido.htm (1605 words)

	TJJ: 06-29
		We went to a Chinese buffet on the second floor of a hotel in the Goryokaku area.
		After a torturous lunch during which mom smoked a hell of a lot, I learned that the family from hell was going to the park with us, so on our way out, I told the dork, Anthony, that I was going home.
		There is a JR station called "Goryokaku", but it is apparently no where near the actual area.
	dev.newtontalk.net /~tokimi/japan_journal/2002-06-29.html (1491 words)

	Earth Sciences and Image Analysis Photographic Highlights (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Also, from space, Hakodate is quite distinguished from other cities of it size, featuring a large five-pointed star near it center.
		The star known as “Goryokaku” is actually the first Western-style fort built in Japan from 1857-64.
		Today the historic fort is a 251,400 square meter (62 acre) park (note the green center), well known for its majestic cherry blossoms.
	eol.jsc.nasa.gov /debrief/Iss005/topFiles/ISS005-E-10643.htm (283 words)

	The Hakodate Experience ©2006 Christopher Scott Webb (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		There is a small zoo, a fountain, a miniture amusement park for children, and a museum.
		Goryokaku Park: To defend against attacks from the north, Fort Goryokaku was built by the Tokugawa shogunate in 1866 in a western style, its five pointed star shape was designed to maximize crossfire on the enemy and minimize blind spots.
		This is not an opportunity for people to pretend that "Hakodate will be an International City with a lot of High Tech and THE proclamation for the prohibition of nukes and all that sh1t" As the population decreases and ages.
	www.hakowebb.com /hakodate (5236 words)

	HighBeam Encyclopedia - Hakodate (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		A commercial and industrial center, the city's main industries are fishing, shipbuilding, and food processing.
		Of interest is the Goryokaku, the fort where the Tokugawa shogun made his last stand.
		Find newspaper and magazine articles plus images and maps related to "Hakodate" at HighBeam.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/H/Hakodate.asp (203 words)

	Hokkaido Branch, Japan Ryokan Association / Places of interest in Hokkaido
		The night view from Mt. Hakodate is the most famous in Japan.
		This is Japan's first Western-style castle, which became well known through the events in the last days of the Tokugawa shogunate.
		The castle site is used as Goryokaku Park at present and famous for its cherry blossoms.
	www.ryokan.or.jp /hokkaido/check-e/southern.html (275 words)

	TJJ: 07-27
		We were barely home long enough for me to write yesterday's entry and program my vcr when she asked if I was ready to go to Goryokaku.
		We got to the park around 5:30 and she bought tickets for the tower.
		The deal with Goryokaku Park is that it is the remains of the first Western-style fort in Japan.
	dev.newtontalk.net /~tokimi/japan_journal/2002-07-27.html (2306 words)

	Hakodate travel guide - Wikitravel
		Nearby Mori-machi is also reputed to have Japan's finest IkaMeshi, which is essentially rice-stuffed squid.
		There are two main drinking districts in Hakodate, Daimon, which is close to the station, and Goryokaku, in particular Hon-Cho.
		Foreigners seem to be more welcome in the Goryokaku area.
	wikitravel.org /en/Hakodate (870 words)

	CTC Tour Package - 7 Days Hokkaido Special [JHO7] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to the land of the rising sun - Japan
		Upon arrival, visit The Goryokaku, Japan’s first western style fortification.
		The star-shaped fort was built in 1864 for the defence of Hokkaido against invasion.
	www.ctc.com.sg /travelpkg_view.php?travelpkg_id=65 (664 words)

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