Casey in front of the former Mekata residence

Photographer: Lisa Van Muyen
From: Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Casey in front of the former Mekata residence

"The Mekata residence was once the home of a mid-ranking samurai clan. Built about 250 years ago in the middle of the Edo period, (1600-1868) it fully retains its original character. There are very few residences like it in the entire country. The residence has been declared an important cultural property by the government of Japan."