This 16th-century monument, one of the last twelve authentic Japanese medieval castles, features some ingenious ... are in the shape of an upturned ship's hull, providing the lords with refined ...

In 1853, following two centuries of near complete isolation, a fleet of U.S. Navy ships forced Japan ... grants to unique venues such as castles, temples, Japanese gardens, and national parks.” ...

During Japan’s Sengoku “Warring States” era (1467-1615), castles were constructed, bolstered and fortified all across the Japanese archipelago, resulting in approximately 5,000 individual keeps.

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 ...

In 1853, following two centuries of near complete isolation, a fleet of U.S. Navy ships forced Japan to open to trade ... It offered grants to unique venues such as castles, temples, Japanese gardens, ...