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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Offering guests hourly rates and privacy, “love hotels” can be found across Japan. But as photographer François Prost documents, their architecture can be far from discreet.

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 ...

Ground scans beneath the medieval fortification of Milan's Sforza Castle have revealed numerous hidden passages. Some of the tunnels were likely used by the military, while another once linked to ...

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 ...

A redevelopment project of a parking lot in the UK revealed stone pieces from a medieval castle built centuries ago and later demolished.

A redevelopment project of a parking lot in the UK revealed stone pieces from a medieval castle built centuries ago and later demolished.