The site of the Dazaifu government office is known as “Tofuro.” During the Nara and Heian periods, the Dazaifu was responsible for supervising Japan’s maritime frontier, as well as administering the nine provinces and two islands of the Saikaido (modern Kyushu). In those days, a great edifice with vermilion lacquered columns and a tiled roof stood at the foot of Mount Ono. Today all that remains is a park with the huge foundation stones of the original structures.
Tony Mariani @tony.mariani
An American married to a lovely woman from Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture. I first visited Japan in 1995 on business and have loved Japan and the Japanese since then. When in Japan, live like the Japanese and embrace their culture with respect and admiration.
