Himeji-jo is the finest surviving example of early 17th-century Japanese castle architecture, comprising 83 buildings with highly developed systems of defence and ingenious protection devices dating ...

Captain Kirk (JPN) 100-1 (8-11) 9th of 12, 14 1/2l behind Yuna Bright (8-11) at Himeji 7f pol in Feb. Smile Maya (JPN) 10-1 (8-7) 10th of 12, 14 3/4l behind Durant Verite (8-11) at Himeji 7f pol ...

Himeji Castle, one of Japan's first four UNESCO World Heritage sites, is pictured in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, in 2023. (Mainichi/Nobuya Muramoto) HIMEJI, Hyogo -- A ticket to the famously ...

Thinking back to my Shadows demo, I have to give a lot of praise to the designers for effectively using so much of the real estate afforded by Himeji Castle. Thanks to the game’s less ‘hand-holdy’ ...

Kimino Kachidoki (JPN) 10-3 (8-9) 4th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Makasenahare (8-9) at Himeji 7f pol in Feb. Will Dusk (JPN) Evensfav (8-7) 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Makasenahare (8-9) at Himeji 7f pol in ...

HIMEJI, Hyogo Prefecture--Visitors with a sweet tooth to this historic city, fear not: Many specialty confections can be found in a single location day or night. The service is courtesy of two ...

Some visitors to one of west Japan's most-loved tourist attractions will soon have to dig a little deeper for their tickets when Himeji Castle raises its entrance charge. Himeji City officials say ...

HIMEJI, Hyogo -- A ticket to the famously postcard-perfect Himeji Castle will cost more than double the current rate for anyone from outside this western Japan city beginning in March 2026, the ...