In Nagano province, the black silhouette of Matsumoto Castle stands out against the snowy horizon of the Japanese Alps. This 16th-century monument, one of the last twelve authentic Japanese ...

Just 50 miles from central Tokyo, Odawara is an attractive port town with a rich history. Today, travelers can experience this past by signing up to live a day in the life of a “lord.” ...

Japan Society will present the North American premiere of this new production of Duke Bluebeard’s Castle, written by revolutionary Japanese angura (underground) theater artist and multi ...

Inspired by a castle in Ishigaki, an island city located south of Japan, the extraordinary estate is the perfect blend of "Eastern tranquility and Western luxury," having been designed as a ...

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.

Hikone Castle is the first site in Japan to undergo this process. Achieving World Heritage status requires several steps, including selection as a domestic candidate by the Council for Cultural ...

New Castle is the 28th municipality to recover from distressed status under the Act 47 program. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts.

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 ...

Archaeologists recently announced the discovery of a 14th century castle – complete with a moat – under a hotel in Vannes, France.

The Kentucky Castle, one of the commonwealth’s most recognizable landmarks, is once again under new ownership.

Just 50 miles from central Tokyo, Odawara is an attractive port town with a rich history. Today, travelers can experience this past by signing up to live a day in the life of a “lord.” ...