Following its very own principles, Japanese architecture is a true exhibition in balance: balance between history and modernity, between tradition and innovation. It is everything from centuries-old ...

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.

A new Japanese hotel is offering travelers a first-of-its-kind experience – to live like a medieval lord in a real castle keep. Ozu Castle in Ehime prefecture’s Ozu town is the first and only castle ...

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.

The Reclining Buddha Roll arrived on a spare white plate, a chilled log of rice and shrimp sliced and stacked to approximate the lumpy outline of a Buddha on his back, each piece dotted with what ...

The white plaster walls and sweeping terraces of Himeji-jo inspire its other name, “Castle of the White Heron.” . ImageCourtesy of Wikimedia user Oren Rozen (licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0) ...

One such example is Kumamoto Castle, which was heavily damaged by earthquakes in 2016. Prime minister Yoshihide Suga said in a statement that he “truly rejoices” at news of Japan’s 22nd UNESCO listing ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Wood-framed castles were once prevalent throughout Japan, but only a handful of original structures remain today. Source: Ozu Castle Now, for the ...

After two years of travel restrictions, faraway fairy-tale scenery is more enticing than ever. From former homes of clan chiefs and kings to current residences of noble families, here are plenty of ...