Jean Jullien is set to unveil JUJU’s Castle at NANZUKA ART INSTITUTE in Shanghai. Opening July 12, the exhibition will present over 80 paintings, sculptures, art objects and installations as viewers ...

Steve Okamoto stands inside the replica horse stall at the Tanforan Memorial in San Bruno, Calif., on June 11, 2025. The ...

A-List travel advisor and Japan specialist Mark Lakin shares a list of under-the-radar cities, neighborhoods, and experiences ...

There’s not much shogun-era history left in Japan but Matsumoto, north-west of Tokyo, is a great place to relive samurai rule ...

Explore 9 stunning castles in Japan, from Himeji to Hirosaki—rich in samurai history, architecture, and scenic beauty. A must-visit for culture lovers.

News Castle fans in Japan recommend the top 20 castles tourists should visit Himeji Castle may be the most famous of the lot, but it didn’t take the top spot ...

The town of Matsuyama, on the island of Shikoku, is a gem for the adventurous traveler. It hosts one of Japan's most photogenic castle keeps and a newly restored traditional onsen bathhouse with a ...

As we count down the days until Demon Slayer: The Infinity Castle arrives in Japan, Western anime fans will have to wait a little longer to witness Tanjiro and company’s return to the big screen.

Odawara Castle, a symbol of Odawara City located inland from the Pacific Ocean and facing Sagami Bay in western Kanagawa Prefecture, has a history dating back to the mid-15th century, spanning over ...

In response to the growing challenges of overtourism in Japan, Inside Travel Group and InsideJapan are launching a new ‘under-tourism’ initiative – an overtourism strategy aimed at balancing ...

A trip to Japan wouldn't be complete without visiting the country's medieval castles, and the most-visited one is a sturdy ...

TOKYO -- Japan's ancient castles, always beautiful, are even more stately at this time of the year, as the drier, clearer air allows light to shine more brilliantly on the snow. Snowfall in Japan ...