The architects behind Che.studio embraced their role as custodians of a small property in Spain’s Extremadura region ...

When designer Sarah Sherman Samuel and her husband, Rupert, first saw a listing for a Mediterranean-inspired brick house in ...

Once a luxury retreat for Europe’s elite, this grand castle - built in 1860 - now sits in eerie silence. Once a hotel for the ...

W hile traveling through Japan in May, I stumbled upon the annual Himeji Castle Festival. One of the city’s significant ...

I am smitten with Tokyo's eclectic mix of modern cosmopolitanism and old world Japan,' confesses Dinesh Raheja.

Hiroshige was born Andō Tokutarō in Edo, now Tokyo, in 1797 to a samurai family. He was orphaned by the age of 12, whereupon he inherited his father’s role as a fire warden for Edo Castle.

Built during the Edo period, Nagoya Castle is another castle with a rich history. During World War II, ... Learn about its fascinating history from exhibits displayed inside the keep. Okayama Castle ...

Osaka Castle is one of Japan’s most iconic landmarks, rich in history and a must-visit for any traveler. Said to have been built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the warlord who unified Japan, this stunning ...

In 2026, Kyoto will mark the 400th anniversary of the Kan-ei Emperor’s visit to Nijo Castle, reinforcing the depth and beauty of the city and its spiritual place in Japan. The Kyoto prefectural ...

F ukuoka City plans to collaborate with the Agency for Cultural Affairs to conduct the first-ever academic excavation to investigate whether Fukuoka Castle had a main tower. Built by Kuroda Nagamasa, ...

Matsumoto Castle in Nagano is Japan’s oldest surviving 5-tiered, 6-story castle tower.* Among the many castles across the country, only 12 are original structures from the Sengoku and Edo periods—and ...