The tower doesn't quite scrape the skyline like the 59-meter-high main keep of Edo Castle once did, but the miniature version of it now at Tokyo's Imperial Palace is still nothing to sneeze at ...

Despite winning the hearts of the Japanese people, the daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako is legally forbidden ...

With 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Japan is ideal for those who like to explore the historical and environmental aspects of ...

After the capital was moved to Tokyo in 1869, the many nobles also relocated to Tokyo, leaving their houses behind to fall into ruin. Later, preservation efforts were made, and following World War II, ...

Ahead of a record-breaking travel boom, the capital’s best stays fuse futuristic comforts with artisanal touches—proof that Japanese hospitality is constantly being reimagined.

As far back as the 14th century, the lush backyard of the contemporary Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo was called Tsubakiyama, or ...

KYOTO—One of the main buildings at Nijo-jo Castle here, a UNESCO World Heritage ... The current structure was built in 1847 within the nearby Kyoto Imperial Palace before being moved to its ...

In Nagano province, the black silhouette of Matsumoto Castle stands out against the snowy horizon of the Japanese Alps. This ...

With garden views, this accommodation offers a patio. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.1 km from Nijo Castle. With free WiFi, this 2-bedroom holiday home features a cable flat-screen TV and a ...

The Imperial Palace’s Inui Street was opened to the public for cherry blossom viewing on Saturday in Tokyo. The 750-meter road is lined with 101 cherry trees of 30 varieties, including Someiyoshino ...

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SHIZUOKA – Cherry blossoms have opened in Shizuoka, and people were seen enjoying viewing them at Sumpu Castle Park in Aoi Ward ... Released from Japan’s Stockpile to Douse Prices, After Tokyo Prices ...