What is the 'Rediscover Your Hometown!' lecture about?

A lecture on the history of Takaotori Castle and Kokura district castle sites based on archaeological and historical research.

When and where is the lecture held?

Sunday, July 5, 2026, 10:00–12:00 at Yumenity Ougata Conference Rooms 1 & 2.

Is there an admission fee?

The event is free. Capacity is limited to 25 people (first-come, first-served).

Register in person or by phone (0949-25-2240) from June 13 to 27, 2026.

Yoshimasa Nakanishi from Kitakyushu City Nagasaki Kaido Koyanojuku Museum.

Tagawa City Public Library to Host 'Rediscover Your Hometown!' Lecture

Published Jun 16, 2026 12:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 15, 2026 10:52 PM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Tagawa City Public Library will host a lecture titled 'Rediscover Your Hometown!' to deepen citizens' understanding of local history and culture, focusing on the historical significance of Takaotori Castle and surrounding castle sites in the Kokura region.

Tagawa City Public Library will host the 'Rediscover Your Hometown! Lecture' to deepen citizens' understanding of local history and culture.

This lecture will focus on the history of castle sites built across the Kokura region during the medieval period, with a special emphasis on Takaotori Castle. Located near the summit of present-day Takaotori Mountain, Takaotori Castle was a strategic stronghold situated at the border between Chikuzen and Buzen provinces. Its origins date back to the medieval era, serving as a battleground where regional samurai clans vied for power. During the Sengoku period, it became a vital transportation hub linking Buzen and Chikuzen, making it an essential historical site for understanding the region's past.

The lecture will clearly explain the rise and fall of Takaotori Castle and the roles of surrounding castle sites, based on findings from archaeological excavations and historical research. It will also introduce what the region looked like before the establishment of the Tagawa Domain in the Edo period, offering attendees a closer, more personal connection to their hometown's history.

【Lecture Details】

Lecture Title: Rediscover Your Hometown! Lecture – 'Regional History Told by Archaeological Sites: Takaotori Castle and Castle Sites of Kokura District'

Date and Time: Sunday, July 5, Reiwa 8 (2026), 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Venue: Conference Rooms 1 & 2, Yumenity Ougata

Lecturer: Yoshimasa Nakanishi (Kitakyushu City Nagasaki Kaido Koyanojuku Memorial Museum)

Capacity: 25 participants (first-come, first-served)

Admission: Free

Registration Period: Saturday, June 13 – Saturday, June 27, Reiwa 8 (2026)

How to Apply: Register in person at the Tagawa City Public Library counter or by phone.

Note: Part of the Ougata Genki Point Program

【Inquiries and Registration】

Tagawa City Public Library (301-11 Yamabe, Tagawa City) TEL: 0949-25-2240

【Press Inquiries】

Social Education Section, Cultural and Sports Promotion Division, Tagawa City Board of Education TEL: 0949-25-2326

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