During Japan’s Sengoku “Warring States” era (1467-1615), castles were constructed, bolstered and fortified all across the Japanese archipelago, resulting in approximately 5,000 individual keeps.

Striving to restore their original appearances, many feudal-era castles around Japan are replacing their modern concrete-built main keeps with ones made from timber. In bygone days, every castle ...

While traveling through Japan in May, I stumbled upon the annual Himeji Castle Festival. One of the city’s significant events is a multi-day celebration of the samurai heritage and culture here ...

Located about 30 minutes by bullet train west of Osaka and Kobe, Himeji rises above the Inland Sea and is considered the epitome of the Japanese feudal castle. Both a Japanese national treasure and ...

From Germany to Japan, these medieval castles are among the world's most fascinating sites to visit for history and architecture.

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

Madrid, Mar 18 (EFE).- The “Assassin’s Creed” franchise, one of the best-selling in video game history, with over 230 million copies sold worldwide, is finally delving into feudal Japan with ...

Combining survival and city building elements, feudal Japan RPG Sengoku Dynasty introduces bandit raids in the new Bushido ...

What do castles mean to us today? Once built to protect and project power, these historic fortresses are now windows into the ...

With “Ghosts of Yotei” and “Assassin’s Creed: Shadows” set for wide release in 2025, it looks as though feudal Japan is going to be on a lot of gamers’ minds this year.

HIMEJI, Hyogo Prefecture--Out-of-towners and overseas visitors to Himeji Castle will be charged more than double what residents here pay to visit the World Heritage site from next year.