Did you know that Japan has more than 200 castles still standing in some form today? Once symbols of the nation’s martial prowess, Japanese castles stand out with their multi-tiered wooden ...

This is one of the few castles in Japan that was never destroyed by war, earthquake, or fire. Its brilliant white walls and multilayered roofs earned it the nickname “White Egret.” Its paths ...

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Prior to the Warring States Period (1467-1590), most castles in Japan were 'yamajiro,' or mountain castles, and they were the pinnacle of defense for Japan's clashing warlords. Trek into the ...

The Mikado's Castle, Japan National Museum of American History Object Details retailer Underwood & Underwood Illustration Studios publisher Strohmeyer & Wyman Location Currently not on view 1896 ID ...

The symbol of Odawara City, Kanagawa. The former castle area is now a park beloved by town residents and has an amusement park for children. Odawara Castle is best known as the seat of the Odawara ...

Completed in 2001 as part of a project to continuously unite the Naniwa-no-Miya site with Osaka Castle Park, the museum was built within the remains of Naniwa-no-Miya Palace, a site boasting a history ...