were by no means solely martial structures, but many elements served dual purposes. Gardens and orchards, for example, though primarily simply for the purpose of adding beauty and a degree of luxuriousness to the lord's residence, could also provide water and fruit in case of supplies running down due to siege, as well as wood for a variety of purposes. Gallery Aerial views of Japanese castles reveal a consistent military strategy that informs the over-all planning for each unique location. See also 100 Fine Castles of Japan Continued 100 Fine Castles of Japan Castle Chashi—fortifications built by Ainu people Gusuku—the castles of the Ryūkyū Kingdom Jin'ya List of foreign-style castles in Japan Korean-style fortresses in Japan List of castles in Japan List of National Treasures of Japan (castles) Nightingale floor Notes References Bibliography Benesch, Oleg. "Castles and the Militarisation of Urban Society in Imperial Japan," Transactions of the Royal Historical Society, Vol. 28 (Dec. 2018), pp. 107-134. Further reading External links Guide of Japanese Castles Japanese Castle Explorer 130+ Japanese Castles GoJapanGo.com Castles of Japan Japan Top 100 Castles and castle ruins Photos of Japanese Castles The Japan's Modern Castles YouTube channel, featuring virtual tours of castle sites and discussing their modern history Castles by type Feudal Japan