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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Wow. The newly refurbished roof of Himeji Castle is really, really white. No wonder people in Japan are bewildered. This isn't what people are used to ...

The white plaster walls and sweeping terraces of Himeji-jo inspire its other name, “Castle of the White Heron.” . ImageCourtesy of Wikimedia user Oren Rozen (licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0) ...