When it was first dug, the Chidorigafuchi moat was meant to keep people away from the shogun’s stronghold of Edo Castle, which is what used to occupy the spot in the center of downtown Tokyo which now ...

Tokyo cherry blossoms were forecast to come into bloom earlier than any other region of the country for the second ...

As far back as the 14th century, the lush backyard of the contemporary Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo was called Tsubakiyama, or ...

Teiji Kusuoka was a master gardener who made two lofty contributions to the Tokyo landscape. The first involved Kusuoka helping to create the new Imperial Palace ... gate with Edo-era stone ...

Nestled in the heart of Tokyo, the Meiji Shrine ... of their revered leaders. The Imperial Palace, home to Japan's royal family, stands as a symbol of continuity amidst change. Located on the former ...

Ahead of a record-breaking travel boom, the capital’s best stays fuse futuristic comforts with artisanal touches—proof that Japanese hospitality is constantly being reimagined.

A castle that is deeply rooted in the history of the Tokugawa Clan and became an important historic site during the Meiji Restoration when power was returned to Japan's Imperial Family. Nijo-jo Castle ...

Meiji Jingu, Tokyo’s iconic Shinto shrine ... Set on the former site of Edo Castle, the Imperial Palace is the primary residence of Japan’s Emperor. The complex is surrounded by moats, towering stone ...