During the Meiji era (1868-1912) the castle came under threat. In 1872, as it was being auctioned off for demolition, the people of Matsumoto city rallied together and managed to save it.

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.” ...

As part of Under the Radar 2025, Duke Bluebeard’s Castle will have four performances only, Wednesday, January 15 – Saturday, January 18 at Japan Society (333 East 47th Street). LATEST NEWS ...

One such project is under way at Nagoya Castle, which was gutted in a 1945 air raid. Another concerns Hiroshima Castle, which was destroyed in the 1945 atomic bombing of the western Japan city.

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 ...

HIKONE, Shiga Prefecture—Hikone Castle, a prominent 17th-century structure here, has received a positive preliminary evaluation for UNESCO World Heritage status, the Cultural Affairs Agency ...

Foreboding 10-Acre California Estate Inspired by a Japanese Castle Is Listed for $8.2 Million—Complete With a Koi Pond. By Kristine Hansen, provided by Provided By. April 27, 2025.

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.” ...