In addition to its famed castle, the city hosted Japan’s greatest ever swordsman as he wrote his famous treatise on martial arts strategy. The history of samurai in the area now known as ...

Planning a trip to Japan? Here are some articles you ... the progress of any would-be invaders. Within the castle walls, the spirit of the samurai lives on. Archaeological digs around the fortress ...

Matsue, in Shimane Prefecture, is located in western Japan ... its keep since the days of the samurai. In 2012, two talismans were found, which proved that the castle was built in 1611.

After years of bitter strife, the aging samurai lord Tokugawa ... of the shogun's exclusivity; only Japan's highest-ranking officials were allowed into the castle's inner sanctum.

That’s because Uraku is the cafe attached to Nagoya Touken World, a museum of samurai swords and armor in downtown ... tiered meal served not in an orthodox bento box, but in a Japanese castle bento.

Japan is a place that many wanderlusters dreams of visiting, and it's totally understandable. Travelers want to feel the energy of Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo, stroll through the unique and walkable ...

To get into the castle as Naoe, check the eastern side of the moats for a gnarled tree you can use to hop inside. The first Samurai Daisho is located in the southeastern corner of the castle ...

While there’s plenty for all ages to enjoy in Japan, from the more affordable Tokyo Disneyland to ancient samurai villages, monkey parks, and castles, planning a trip there can be daunting ...