Ancient history and sophisticated modern technology mingle seamlessly in Japan and together create some Japan landmarks not ...

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 ...

Many of the castles, Shiro in Japanese, as known by adding the kanji character of –jo to their name – Japan’s most famous ...

On October 5, a ceremony in the castle’s expansive grounds commemorated ... This dish of rice featuring Japan’s famous beef, from cows raised in the rich grasslands of Kumamoto Prefecture ...

Whirlpools occur when fast-moving and slow-moving tides collide. The Naruto Strait is an ideal location for this phenomenon, where powerful currents flow into a calm sea between both shores. The speed ...

Visiting the Hommaru Palace at Nagoya Castle is a study in traditional craftsmanship. In some rooms, vivid seasonal motifs are painted on gold leaf-coated sliding doors; intricately carved cranes ...

Himeji Castle with its white keep is one of Japan's most famous castles. But its beauty is deceiving. The paths to the keep follow the hill's gradient and hold many surprises for potential attackers.