I am reminded of fish food as I sprinkle delicate flakes of gold and copper over a blank piece of card. Taking a hand roller, I press the flakes into the invisible picture drawn with glue, before ...

KAGOSHIMA--The massive Goromon gate at the ruins of feudal-era Tsurumaru Castle here is now fully restored, nearly 150 years after the building was destroyed by fire. The castle dates to the ...

Tsuruga Castle in the city of Aizuwakamatsu (Fukushima Prefecture) played a decisive role in Japan's transition from the feudal samurai era to a modern society. This time on Journeys in Japan ...

Upon being proclaimed Shogun (feudal military dictator) of Japan in 1603, Ieyasu constructed a palace that would reflect his supreme power. Nijo Castle in central Kyoto was certainly ostentatious ...

HIMEJI, Hyogo Prefecture--Himeji Castle is undoubtedly one of the best preserved feudal era castles in Japan, but visitors ... walk-through tour of the interior. They had to piece together ...

The elegant Kochi Castle is one of Japan's few remaining original castles, offering a glimpse into the country's feudal past amid a modern cityscape.