Statue of Amakusa Shiro at Hara Castle, photograph by Matthew Allison, 4 October 2025.
Amakusa Shiro (1621-1638) was the supposed leader of the Shimabara Rebellion, a Christian uprising in southern Japan from 1637-1638. After a protracted siege, his final stand was in the Inner Ward of Hara Castle, the highest point of the fort. This is where a statue of him stands today - a similar one can also be found in the nearby Shimabara Castle.
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Allison, M. (2026, March 26). Statue of Amakusa Shiro at Hara Castle. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21692/statue-of-amakusa-shiro-at-hara-castle/
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Allison, Matthew. "Statue of Amakusa Shiro at Hara Castle." World History Encyclopedia, 26 Mar 2026, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21692/statue-of-amakusa-shiro-at-hara-castle/.
