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 ...

Tokyo cherry blossoms were forecast to come into bloom earlier than any other region of the country for the second ...

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

When it was first dug, the Chidorigafuchi moat was meant to keep people away from the shogun’s stronghold of Edo Castle, which is what used to occupy the spot in the center of downtown Tokyo which now ...

Nestled in the heart of Tokyo, the Meiji Shrine ... of their revered leaders. The Imperial Palace, home to Japan's royal family, stands as a symbol of continuity amidst change. Located on the former ...

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, ...

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located northwest of the Imperial Palace, is a popular cherry blossom viewing spot. With around 1,000 cherry trees in bloom, visitors can capture stunning photos of the sakura contrasted with the ...

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 ...