Japan’s construction of defensive fortifications and its implications for East Asian relations during the Tang dynasty

Zhuang Li and Kehua Liu ()
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Zhuang Li: Southeast University
Kehua Liu: Southeast University

Palgrave Communications, 2024, vol. 11, issue 1, 1-8

Abstract: Abstract Japan’s construction of fortifications throughout its history has been a subject of scholarly interest. Japan has been building fortifications for generations, from Muzuki and stone fortifications at home to Japanese fortifications on the Korean peninsula. While it is commonly believed that the need for castle building in Japan emerged after the Battle of Baekgang, this paper suggests that Japan’s sense of external tensions predates this event. Specifically, this paper examines the construction of defensive fortifications at Itojo and Onojo during the Tang Dynasty and its implications for Japan’s relations with East Asia. Through an analysis of historical records and archeological evidence, this paper argues that the construction of Onojo may have begun as early as around AD 650, challenging the prevailing view in academic circles, which holds that Onojo was built after the defeat of Baekgang. By examining the development of Japan’s relations with East Asia during this period, this paper sheds light on the geopolitical significance of Japan’s construction of defensive fortifications.

Date: 2024
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