Soaring into the sky, Himeji Castle in Hyōgo Prefecture is a stunning relic of Japan’s rich feudal past. Designated a national treasure and a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site, it boasts a towering ...

This 16th-century monument, one of the last twelve authentic Japanese medieval castles ... Matsumoto Castle reveals a history where the art of war turns contemplative. Planning a trip to Japan?

a Japanese garden and an art museum. The current castle-keep boasts impressive architecture and design, and its original wall and moat beautifully reflect the feudal era’s artistry and engineering.

Long after the end of Japan's feudal ... in Kanazawa Castle, inviting master craftspeople from around Japan to teach there and set about turning everyday objects into works of art.

In feudal Japan, the Onna-Bugeisha were fierce female warriors who defied gender norms to fight alongside samurai. Trained in ...

Simon Celestine arrived at Odawara castle as a tourist from France but he is now lord of one of the most impressive feudal-era fortresses in Japan – if only for a day. Just 50 miles (80 ...

Lalaine Little, director of the Pauly Friedman Gallery at Misericordia University, stands before a colorful kimono as she talks about the art of feudal Japan on display in an exhibit titled ...