In western Japan, Himeji Castle is preparing to implement a dual-rate admission policy. Starting in March 2026, local ...

Striving to restore their original appearances, many feudal-era castles around Japan are replacing their modern concrete-built main keeps with ones made from timber. In bygone days, every ...

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The word "ninja" may bring to mind a person dressed mostly in black, but what they wore was actually quite different.

James Stourton's new book explores changes from the power shift to the auction houses in the mid-20th century to the excesses ...

Explore the last remaining original Japanese castles, each steeped in rich history and stunning architecture. In this video, we dive into the stories behind these ancient fortresses and their ...

Nagoya Touken World Knowing that its guests would be in a historical mood, Uraku has decided to play to those tastes by offering a multi-tiered meal served not in an orthodox bento box, but in a ...

There are also regular flights connecting Matsuyama to major cities across Japan. Climbing the Castle: on Foot or Chair Lift The main keep of Matsuyama Castle, is surrounded by ornamental plum and ...

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"The loveliest castle in the world". Photo: Leeds Castle Ask a child to draw a castle and they'd probably come up with something like Leeds Castle. Turrets, battlements and gorgeous stonework are ...

Japan surpassed 10 million visitors at the fastest pace ever this year, reaching that mark already in March, official data ...