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Paleolithic
Mesolithic
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Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
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Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Honpo Jin'ya was a fortified administrative residence constructed in the 18th century during the Edo period in what is now Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. It served as the administrative center for the Tokugawa shogunate's scattered territories in Echizen Province. Originally established in 1720, the jin'ya was a focal point for managing approximately 55,000 koku in 175 villages. Although briefly abolished, it was re-established in 1744, reflecting its strategic importance. Following the Meiji Restoration and the abolition of the han system in 1869, the jin'ya became the center of Honpo Prefecture before being dismantled in 1872. Today, only a reconstructed gate and some remnants of its structures bear witness to its historical significance.
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