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Himeji Castle
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Himeji Castle

ByDiscover Japan June 24, 2022

Himeji, a thriving industrial port of 470,000, located on the scenic Inland Sea about 40 kilometers west of Kobe, has…

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The origin of the samurai
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The origin of the samurai

ByDiscover Japan June 19, 2022

Perhaps the most representative image of Japan, apart from the geisha are the samurai. These were the warriors of Japan…

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Kumamoto Castle

ByDiscover Japan June 14, 2021April 3, 2022

Kumamoto Castle is a Japanese enclosure located in Kumamoto Prefecture. It was built in 1607 and it is one of…

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Castles in Japan

ByDiscover Japan April 11, 2021April 3, 2022

When visiting Japan, visiting Japanese castles is essential because appreciating the originality and complexity of each of them will serve…

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Shurijo Castle

ByDiscover Japan April 11, 2021April 3, 2022

Shujiro Castle is located in Naha, in Okinawa Prefecture. Due to the great history that this bastion represents, it was…

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Nijo-jo Castle

ByDiscover Japan February 28, 2021April 3, 2022

Nijo-jo Castle in Kyoto has witnessed some of the most important events in Japanese history in the 400 years since…

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