When and by whom was Boshuhori Moat constructed ? The solution of the theme must be a great help to clarifying what Hakata was like in the early modern time. I can conclude from my careful study on the theme as follows: (1) the moat was constructed between 1600 and the early 1610's with the help of technological know-how from the fortification developed by feudal lords serving under Nobunaga or Hideyoshi; (2) the Kuroda family made their vassals and people settle into the border areas of an old big city ,Hakata, remodeling the areas with the construction of the moat; (3) the measure mentioned above was taken to include Hakata in the town planning for Fukuoka Castle.
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