While traveling through Japan in May, I stumbled upon the annual Himeji Castle Festival. One of the city’s significant events is a multi-day celebration of the samurai heritage and culture here. Even ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

HIMEJI, Japan, Nov. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Himeji Convention & Visitors Bureau will launch an immersive art event at Himeji Castle, a World Cultural Heritage site designated by the Japanese ...

Every May, the grounds surrounding Himeji Castle hold the Himeji Castle Festival (Himeji Oshiro Matsuri). Held over three days, this historic celebration blends Edo-period reenactments, traditional ...

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 ...

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 ...