professor emeritus of the University of Shiga Prefecture specializing in the history of Japanese castles. “It is a significant finding that causes us to fundamentally review Shigetsu Castle.” ...

Sitting smack-dab in the middle of the city, Osaka Castle acts as an anchor that holds down the history and tradition of ancient Japan in a surrounding sea of skyscrapers. The castle's had a ...

Kazuto Hongo, a professor of medieval Japanese history at the Historiographical Institute of the University of Tokyo, said the Kyoto castle showed that the ancient capital still held immense ...

An exciting history of Japan from the Tokugawa period to the present, as seen through the lens of its castles. The book explores their shifting meaning within the context of Japan’s drive to modernize ...

Explore these glorious castles with the benefit of an English-speaking guide and explore all the history, myths, and legends ...

This time on Journeys in Japan, architect James Lambiasi visits the castle and other remarkable sites, meeting local people for whom Aizu's history still remains alive in their hearts. Built with ...

Located on the Sea of Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture once held a powerful place in feudal Japan. We can see this legacy today at ...

In addition to being home to the eyeglasses capital of Japan, Fukui prefecture is filled with well-preserved ancient ...

Kumamoto Castle in the southwestern Japan city of Kumamoto is surrounded by an artificial sea of clouds on Oct. 9, 2024, created to attract tourists. (Kyodo) KUMAMOTO, Japan (Kyodo) -- Kumamoto ...

A group of Japanese scientists thinks it has a viable ... who usually restore historical buildings like Nijo Castle, were enlisted to work on the satellite, Murata said. Using traditional tools ...

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Sausbuilds on Instagram creates some truly beautiful Minecraft designs, usually with a medieval or Japanese style. We absolutely adore this turquoise castle made of copper, though, it’s ...