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	Hirado, Nagasaki (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Hirado (平戸市; -shi) is a city in Nagasaki, Japan.
		During the Sengoku and early Edo Periods, Hirado was a major center for foreign trade, especially with the Ming Dynasty of China, and the Dutch.
		Also during the Edo Period, Hirado was the seat of the Hirado Han, whose castle is a landmark on the island.
	www.encyclopedia-1.com /h/hi/hirado__nagasaki.html (128 words)

	Hirado, Nagasaki - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Hirado (平戸市; Hirado-shi) is a city in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.
		During the Sengoku and early Edo Periods, Hirado was a major centre of foreign trade, especially with the Ming Dynasty of China and the Dutch.
		Also during the Edo Period, Hirado was the seat of the Hirado Han, and their Hirado Castle is a landmark on the island.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hirado,_Nagasaki (157 words)

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	Hirado (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Hirado (平戸市; -shi) is a city in Nagasaki, Japan.It occupies an island connected to Kyushu by bridge.
		During the Sengoku and early Edo Periods, Hirado was a major center for foreign trade, especiallywith the Ming Dynasty of China, andthe Dutch.
		Also during the Edo Period, Hirado was the seat of the Hirado Han,whose castle is a landmark on the island.
	www.therfcc.org /hirado-199866.html (126 words)

	Dictionary of Meaning www.mauspfeil.net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
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	List of castles - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The List of castles is a link page for any castle in the sense of a fortified building.
		Seh Kooheh Castle in the district of Shibb Ab, Zabol
		Japanese castles (partially in English) – A list of 599 castles in Japan with pictures and maps of their locations.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_castles (175 words)

	Ban Kao Elementary School (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		HIRADO, Japan- Hirado Castle, the second oldest castle in Japan stands 30 minutes away from Sasebo.
		Built in 1707 by Shizunobu Matsuura, the 29th lord of the Matsuura.
		The castle is a popular tourist attraction for Forward Deployed Sailors and their families.
	www.ctf76.navy.mil /Photo_Archive/japan_photo_links.htm (426 words)

	wiki/Hirado, Nagasaki Definition / wiki/Hirado, Nagasaki Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Hirado (å¹³æ¸å¸; Hirado-shi) is a cityA city is an urban area, differentiated from a town, village, or hamlet by size, population density, importance, or legal status.
		[click for more] Periods, Hirado was a major centre of foreign trade, especially with the Ming Dynasty The Ming Dynasty (Chinese: 明朝; Pinyin: míng cháo) was the ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644, though claims to the Ming throne (now collectively called the Southern Ming) survived until 1662.
		Also during the Edo Period, Hirado was the seat of the Hirado Han, and their Hirado Castle Hirado Castle (平戸城 Hirado-jo) is the castle of the former Hirado Han.
	www.elresearch.com /wiki/Hirado,_Nagasaki (937 words)

	Japanese Castles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Castles built thereafter had to be approved by the Tokugawa Bakufu.
		The number of castles decreased even further during World War II when most were destroyed because they were being used for military purposes.
		The greatest concentration of castles is on Honshu in central Japan.
	tanutech.com /japan/jcastles.html (477 words)

	World Haiku Festival in Kyushu 2003 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		We were standing in front of the City’s Municipal Culture Centre at the foot of a small hill housing Hirado Castle of Matsura Clan, who was one of the most formidable feudal lords from the ancient times.
		Hirado was his first port of call on his return to Japan in 1191 (Kenkyu 2).
		However, historians of Hirado are claiming that their trade documents say beer was among the goods imported when an English ship came to the Island in June 1613 (Keicho 18), 111 years before Nagasaki.
	www.worldhaikureview.org /3-2/whf2003_kyushu.shtml (1763 words)

	Rebellion at Shimabara
		Within the castle's massive walls guarded by three moats, they assembled a force of 35,000 men, not including numerous women and children, under the banner of the Christian cross.
		The roads and fields around Hara Castle were littered with countless men who died from exposure to the bitter cold winter weather, many of whom had never fired a shot.
		The castle moats filled with the dead and dying as rebels withdrew toward the main castle, reduced to throwing cooking pots at their attackers.
	www.koreanhistoryproject.org /Ket/C14/E1404.htm (3694 words)

	Bambooweb: Saint Francis Xavier
		Xavier was born Francisco de Jaso y Azpilcueta in the Castle of Xavier (modern Spanish Javier, Basque Xabier) near Sangüesa and Pamplona, in Navarre, Spain.
		There he was permitted to preach by the daimyo, but not knowing the Japanese language he had to limit himself to reading aloud the translation of a catechism.
		Ultimately his sojourn was fruitful, as attested by congregations established in Hirado, Yamaguchi, and Bungo.
	www.bambooweb.com /articles/s/a/Saint_Francis_Xavier.html (1347 words)

	12xHolland 2003: Dagboek Julius
		Hirado and Ikitsuki are connected by a bridge, and the drive towards there was spectacular.
		My host in Hirado is Mayumi-san, she irons my laundry, sometimes even irons a shirt of me and brings me something nice to eat from time to time.
		Afterwards I went for a stroll through Hirado and when I walked past the (Matsuura Historical) museum garden the sliding doors of the teahouse opened and I was invited to tea by one of the museum staff members.
	www.12xholland.nl /2003/Eng03/deeln03-e/juliusDB-e.html (10162 words)

	Friendship Visit to Hirado Kindergarten
		Hirado Kindergarten found out about the Friends (or Quakers) who had sent the doll in 1927 and about the Wilmington College teacher for whom the doll was named.
		In the last half of the 1500s and the first half of the 1600s, Hirado was a thriving trading port, and the city still retains some the Dutch influence from that time.
		Hirado was the first seaport opened to Dutch traders at a time when Japan had practically no contact with the outside world.
	wgordon.web.wesleyan.edu /dolls/visits/oct2002/hirado/index.htm (884 words)

	NewsletterSept1598
		Hirado is also associated with Eisai, the famous Buddhist monk who introduced Zen and green tea to Japan from China.
		Hirado is further remembered as the place where the famous Jesuit missionary, Francis Xavier, started his missionary activities in Japan.
		While in Hirado, the participants were quite excited by their first visit to a Japanese castle.
	www.lyon.edu /webdata/users/mpeek/japanwebpages/NewsletterSept1598.htm (13160 words)

	Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire . Timeline - 1600s \| PBS
		Japan's second shogun was Ieyasu's third son, Hidetada, a military general who fought in the sieges of Osaka Castle and skirmishes leading up to the Battle of Sekigahara.
		In June 1615, with Ieyasu's son Hidetada in supreme command, the Tokugawa armies poured through the gates of Osaka Castle and burned it to the ground.
		But they were ordered to move from Hirado to Dejima, an artificial island in Nagasaki harbor which had been originally planned for the Portuguese.
	www.pbs.org /empires/japan/timeline_1600.html (1667 words)

	The Stone 4: Programme Summary
		The ships set off and sail past Nagasaki, where they are seen by the town's castle but ignored, and into Hirado, the Dutch trading port.
		In Hirado they are introduced to the foreigners and invited to take part in the Christmas celebrations.
		With soldiers at the castle gates and in the harbour, the only way out is to take Holly and climb down the ivy-covered castle walls and into the town.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /waechtler/bcsdln24.html (2595 words)

	Hirado Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Hirado Castle (平戸城 Hirado-jo) is the castle of the former Hirado Han.
		It is located in the city of Hirado in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.
		Barbra Striesand does her 1st live public concert in 20 years
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/h/hi/hirado_castle.html (71 words)

	Edo Period
		The construction of Edo Castle is largely completed.
		The hyôjôsho (supreme court) is established in Edo Castle.
		May 3 Edo Castle is surrendered to imperial forces and Tokugawa Yoshinobu is placed under house arrest.
	www.samurai-archives.com /edo.html (548 words)

	Indepth Guide to the Regions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		In addition to beautiful scenery, the island boasts the reconstructed keep of Hirado Castle (circa 1703,) the Matsu'ura Museum, and the Xavier Memorial Chapel, the spire of which can be seen rising above the tiled roof of a nearby Buddhist temple -- a quintessentially Nagasaki juxtaposition.
		.Northwest of the castle park is an old samurai house, or buke-yashiki.
		Now the former castle grounds form part of extensive Omura Park, which is famous for its many cherry trees and azaleas.
	www.jnto.go.jp /eng/spn/nagasaki/around.html (616 words)

	NaIS-net Nagasaki Walk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Hirado Castle is also called the Kameoka Castle.
		Around Ninomaru is the Kameoka Park, famous for its cherry blossoms in spring, and the Kameoka Shrine is in the same area.
		The Hirodo Castle was reconstructed in Showa Year 37.
	www.pref.nagasaki.jp /naisnet/en/v-walk/06/03.html (89 words)

	Hirado Castle -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Hirado Castle -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
		Hirado Castle (平戸城 Hirado-jo) is the castle of the former Hirado (Imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time) from 206 BC to 221 and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy) Han.
		It is located in the city of (Click link for more info and facts about Hirado) Hirado in (Click link for more info and facts about Nagasaki Prefecture) Nagasaki Prefecture, (A constitutional monarchy occupying the Japanese Archipelago; a world leader in electronics and automobile manufacture and ship building) Japan.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/H/Hi/Hirado_Castle.htm (91 words)

	Francis Xavier and the Land of the Rising Sun
		The administrator arranged for Xavier to visit the castle, where through his ministry the administrator and several family members and servants, about fifteen in all, were baptized.
		The lord of the castle was also convinced of the truth of Christian teachings but did not receive baptism out of fear of the daimyo's disapproval (Ibid.:vol 4,111-117).
		Francis set off for Hirado immediately, hoping to receive answers to the letters he had sent in November with the return of the vessel that brought him to Japan.
	www.theropps.com /papers/Winter1997/FrancisXavier.htm (6310 words)

	Nagasaki \| Visiting the City \| Tourist Attractions & Sightseeing \| Day Trips & Walks \| Hirado \| AA Destination ...
		Hirado is a small port town north of Nagasaki City, with enough charm to make you consider staying for a night or two (or longer).
		Like other towns and cities in Nagasaki, the Dutch presence influenced the early character of the town, though all that remains today are a few structures of Dutch making and historical anecdotes that the townspeople take pride in.
		There is a scenic castle, delicious seafood and the lovely town itself.
	americanairlines.wcities.com /en/record/153,235041/199/index.html (106 words)

	Dictionary of Meaning www.mauspfeil.net
		'''Hirado Castle''' (平戸城 Hirado-jo) is the castle of the former Hirado Han (Japan) Han.
		It is located in the city of Hirado, Nagasaki Hirado in Nagasaki prefecture Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.
		There you find a list of all editors and the possibility to edit the original text of the article Hirado Castle.
	www.mauspfeil.net /Hirado_Castle.html (107 words)

	12xHolland 2002 Diary (E)
		About 15 minutes later they arrive in the harbour of Hirado, where organisers and various citizens are giving them a warm welcome.
		Later Nikkie is working in her atelier in the harbour and at night she meets several teachers of the Nakatsura elementary school for preparing her workshop.
		Today and tomorrow she visits the Nakatsura elementary school in southern Hirado, where she works with all students together (37) on a colourful 'Nakatsura Tower'.
	www.12xholland.nl /2002/Eng02/dagboek02-e/dagboek02_101-e.html (895 words)

	A Chronology of Japanese History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Ieyasu begins a siege of Ôsaka castle by sending 70,000 troops under the command of Hidetada to surround the castle.
		The castle is supported by thousands of rônin who come from fiefs around the country.
		Among the prohibitions, each daimyô is restricted to the possession of one military castle or garrison headquarters.
	www.lac.uic.edu /~dturk/japanhistory/edohistory.html (5520 words)

	Déjà vu On Tour (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		My brother knew of a bar in Hirado that would definitely have the football on and we crossed our fingers that we would get there in time.
		We remained in Hirado (free accommodation at my brother’s long suffering girlfriend’s house) and watched Japan also qualify for the “Round of 16” with a 2-0 victory over Tunisia in the same bar, eating that curry-pizza again.
		Hirado has a castle, a few shops, a couple of fine volcanic rock pools (known as Onsens) for public nudity, a Korean restaurant and a Karaoke bar.
	www.yellows.co.uk /japan.htm (3620 words)

	NaIS-net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		This tour offers the opportunity to have a first-hand look at the great workings of nature at Mt. Heisei Shinzan that was formed by the volcanic eruptions of the Unzen-Fugen Mountains.
		This tour will provide you with the opportunity to see streets peculiar to a castle town and enjoy the natural surroundings.
		This tour will take you to sites of historical interest that retain the exotic atmosphere of erstwhile European culture and the feel of the castle town period.
	www.pref.nagasaki.jp /naisnet/en/osusume (470 words)

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