With its bold emerald roof tiles, peaceful koi pond, and long-canopied pathway walled by wooden pillars, it’s safe to say that Nijo Castle isn’t your average suburban establishment.

Nijo Castle in central Kyoto was certainly ostentatious enough to fit the bill. Unlike other noble homes of the day, Tokugawa's gleaming white structure – decorated with ornate wood carvings ...

In honor of the anniversary, the Rimpa 400 Year Celebration Festival is being held in Kyoto, and one of the events is the Art Aquarium, making an appearance in Nijo Castle. Combining fish and bright ...