Himeji Castle, one of Japan's first four UNESCO World Heritage sites, is pictured in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, in 2023. (Mainichi/Nobuya Muramoto) HIMEJI, Hyogo -- A ticket to the famously ...

Castles always seem to ignite children's imaginations. Majestic ruins can serve as the backdrop for endless games, whether they're re-enacting epic battles or spinning tales of princes and dragons.

Nearly 14 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake struck on March 11 ... Local governments looking to preserve the ruins to teach future generations about the destructive nature of the ...

On a recent day, armed fighters in military uniform roamed the castle grounds alongside local tourists, taking selfies among the ruins. Hazem Hanna, an architect and head of the antiquities ...

Though it recovered in the second half of the year, Japan’s economy barely grew in 2024 as a depreciated yen fueled inflation and strained households. By River Akira Davis and Hisako Ueno ...

The Yonago Castle ruins are the first in Tottori Prefecture to feature on the app. The VR images can only be viewed on site. But once the app is uploaded, they can also be viewed later.

When the San Antonio Spurs drafted Stephon Castle fourth overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, hir rookie season was expected to be full of growing pains, but he would certainly figure things out in his ...

This town in Japan is only 30 minutes by train from Tokyo. Here's why this underrated destination is perfect for history ...

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to go, stay and eat. By Finn-Olaf Jones Unlike the high jinks and ...

TOKYO -- Net foreign direct investment by Japan in the U.S. reached a record high of 11.73 trillion yen ($77.3 billion) in 2024, Japanese government data shows, continuing its rise while economic ...

From a royal stay at historic castles to glass pods suspended in air, these lodgings ensure your vacation is anything but ordinary. Across Europe, historic castles have been transformed into ...

The Queen's Palace Ruins in Infinity Nikki will test your ability to platform and defeat enemies under pressure. It's an ornate dungeon, tied to the Queen's Lament event and offering plenty of ...