From classic sights to lesser-known gems and transport tips to seasonal highlights, here’s the lowdown on visiting Japan.

Spring marks the time for Sakura to be in full bloom. Here are the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan 2025 for this ...

As spring rolls in, information about the Japan cherry blossom season 2025 is heavily searched not only by foreigners but ...

Cherry blossom season is a magical time everyone should experience. Don't know where to start? We've highlighted lovely spots ...

Unsure when the cherry trees start blooming, or where you can find the best cherry blossom festivals in Japan? This guide covers all you need to know.

which takes place in the park around the 17th-century Hirosaki Castle each spring. (This year’s dates are April 18–May 5.) Besides simply taking in the beauty of some 2,600 trees, visitors can rent ...

We can't wait to see more. If you remember cult-classic Flash game Castle Wars, you already know the basics of Castle V Castle. You and your opponent take turns using a handful of cards to either ...

Osaka Castle is one of Japan’s most iconic landmarks, rich in history and a must-visit for any traveler. Said to have been built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the warlord who unified Japan, this stunning ...

Himeji Castle, designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1993, holds the distinction of being Japan’s first site to receive this prestigious recognition. It is also a National Treasure and ...

Police in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, have re-arrested a 35-year-old woman and her 47-year-old boyfriend on suspicion of threatening her elementary school-age son by saying they would "gouge out his ...

Uncover 1000 years of history as our knowledgeable and friendly tour guides take you on a journey through Durham Castle’s remarkable past. Built in the Norman period as an imposing fortress, Durham ...

Hirosaki Park’s 2,600 cherry trees are made ... one particular snapshot comes to mind: Osaka Castle, with its jade roof and golden highlights, surrounded by an ocean of pink blooms.