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After the Meiji Restoration, Hamamatsu became a short-lived prefecture from 1871 to 1876, after which it was united with Shizuoka Prefecture. Hamamatsu Station opened on the Tōkaidō Main Line in 1889. The same year, with the establishment of the modern municipalities system, Hamamatsu became a town.
In 1871, newly formed Meiji government replaced hans, traditional federal domains governed by samurai families, to prefectures. Although Hamamatsu-han and Shizuoka-han initially merged and became Shizuoka Prefecture in July 1871, the prefecture was later divided into Hamamatsu Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture in November of that year.
Oct 19, 2024 · Hamamatsu was a post station on the Tōkaidō (“Eastern Sea Road”)—the main historic land route between Edo (Tokyo) and Kyōto—during the Edo (Tokugawa) period (1603–1868).
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Hamamatsu Domain (浜松藩, Hamamatsu-han) was a Japanese domain of the Edo period, located in Tōtōmi Province. It was centered on what is now Hamamatsu Castle in what is now the city of Hamamatsu in Shizuoka Prefecture.
Jul 31, 2024 · Hamamatsu exemplifies how tradition and innovation can coexist and flourish together. Whether you are a history buff, a tech guru, or a nature enthusiast, it offers a multifaceted experience that makes it a must-visit destination on Japan’s cultural and technological map.
Apr 13, 2021 · Stretching from the mountains in the north to the shores of the Pacific Ocean, Hamamatsu, the largest city in Shizuoka, has a long and storied history as both an industrial center and former home of Japan's most famous warlord.
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Let's unravel the history of the Hamamatsu clan and live it. Birth of Hamamatsu Domain. Hamamatsu was ruled by Tokugawa Ieyasu as the lord of Hamamatsu Castle for 17 years from the age of 29 to 45.
