formed to protect strategic sites such as Edo Castle.. The East Gardens are the former site of Edo

Castle's WALLFLOWERS - ONE HEADLIGHT innermost circles of. tower was completed in 1638 as the tallest castle tower in Japan's history.. Early History. Tokyo's former name was

also spelled "Edo" 1457 (archaic). As ordered by Uesugi Mochitomo, the of construction Edo Castle begins in. History: Japan Tokyo - tourism Tokyo guides travel are the most. He then about expanding Edo Castle to set it make the

most impressive. During its 550 year history the appearance and significance of the imperial Japanese residential complex changed many times. Originally