In Japanese culture, Onsens are very much a part of life, believed to help soothe ailments and boost vitality. The Takaragawa ...

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 ...

Patina Osaka opened in April 2025 just across from the historic Osaka Castle and has a fantastic art collection, one of Japan's most advanced spas and excellent restaurants, including the mostly plant ...

Shurijo castle is one of the famous castles in Okinawa, Japan. Built between 1429 and 1879, Shuri Castle is a fantastic Gusuku-style site in the Okinawa Prefecture of Japan.

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 ...

The site is currently used as a park. In 2017, the Japan Castle Foundation included Miharu Castle in its second list of 100 famous castles in Japan.

KOBE — Someiyoshino cherry blossoms have reached full bloom in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, the regional meteorological observatory announced on Sunday. News of the cherry blossoms in full bloom on the day ...

Of all the cherry blossom scenes that make spring so special in Japan, the beauty of those surrounding a castle is beyond description. We interviewed ASADA Nobuyuki, Secretary-General of the Japan ...

Hirosaki City, a castle town located at the northernmost tip of Honshu in Aomori Prefecture, is home to Hirosaki Park, which houses a castle that has stood since its construction around 400 years ago.

Himeji Castle – Japan Known as the “White Egret” for its white walls, Himeji Castle, constructed in 1333 near Kobe, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Japan’s finest surviving castles.