It has been quite some time since master builders have seen a new LEGO Architecture set. Well, a new one has arrived as collectors and adventures can bring home the majestic beauty of Japan with this ...

HIMEJI, Hyogo -- A ticket to the famously postcard-perfect Himeji Castle will cost more than double the current rate for ...

Japanese castles are familiar to movie lovers, gamers, and anyone interested in world history. Their iconic designs and impressive appearance are a stark contrast to the castles of Europe. Matsumoto ...

The Himeji municipal government said Friday that it will raise the admission fee for its castle — a UNESCO World Heritage site — for people from outside the city. The city will now charge visitors who ...

White walls don't just guard a castle. They guard centuries of memory. When you stand before Himeji Castle, something stirs. Its pristine, winged silhouette rises above the city like a crane about to ...

Imagine that you lived in the 16 th century in feudal Japan. Emperors and lords ruled the land. You had to be on constant alert for enemies. How would you defend your castle? At the Himeji castle, you ...

There are an overwhelming number of breathtaking cherry blossom spots in Japan, and it can be hard to decide where to visit first! In 2018, the Japanese arm of TripAdvisor has looked at all comments ...

Did you know that Japan has more than 200 castles still standing in some form today? Once symbols of the nation’s martial prowess, Japanese castles stand out with their multi-tiered wooden ...

Himeji Castle, one of Japan's first four UNESCO World Heritage sites, is pictured in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, in 2023. (Mainichi/Nobuya Muramoto) HIMEJI, Hyogo -- A ticket to the famously ...