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.

Between 1467 and 1567, Japan was in a state of civil war ... Photograph by Shusaku Nagahama Each year during the Shurijo Castle Festival, the Ryukyu Dynasty procession recreates the ceremony ...

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 ...

BirthplaceOkazaki Castle is where future shogun Tokugawa ... UIG/Album The Siege of Osaka consolidated the Tokugawa dynasty’s grip on Japan, and it would not let go for centuries; it held ...

Explore the last remaining original Japanese castles, each steeped in rich history and stunning architecture. In this video, we dive into the stories behind these ancient fortresses and their ...

This 16th-century monument, one of the last twelve authentic Japanese medieval castles, features some ingenious military architecture behind its elegant artistry. advertisement EnVols ...

TOKYO -- Japan's ancient castles, always beautiful, are even more stately at this time of the year, as the drier, clearer air allows light to shine more brilliantly on the snow. Snowfall in Japan ...