Himeji Castle
Himeji, a thriving industrial port of 470,000, located on the scenic Inland Sea about 40 kilometers west of Kobe, has…
The origin of the samurai
Perhaps the most representative image of Japan, apart from the geisha are the samurai. These were the warriors of Japan…
Kumamoto Castle
Kumamoto Castle is a Japanese enclosure located in Kumamoto Prefecture. It was built in 1607 and it is one of…
Castles in Japan
When visiting Japan, visiting Japanese castles is essential because appreciating the originality and complexity of each of them will serve…
Shurijo Castle
Shujiro Castle is located in Naha, in Okinawa Prefecture. Due to the great history that this bastion represents, it was…
Nijo-jo Castle
Nijo-jo Castle in Kyoto has witnessed some of the most important events in Japanese history in the 400 years since…