Glossary: Yamagata-jou

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Yamagata-jou (山形城)

Also known as: Ka-jou (霞城), Kichiji-jou (吉字城)

A castle located in the City of Yamagata, Yamagata Prefecture. Designated a historical landmark.

Built in 1357, the castle became the chief of Mogami Yoshiaki's castles when he was rewarded land for his service in the Battle of Sekigahara.