Three trains with unique designs inspired by the adventures of Luffy and friends now run on the Sanyo Shinkansen Line ...

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 ...

My initial plan is to go straight to Himeji Castle from Tokyo on the Shinkansen on 9 Apr 2007. Later in the day, we will go from Himeji to Kyoto where we will be staying 2 nights. As we are travelling ...

Donald Trump has arrived in the UK for his second state visit, telling reporters Britain is "a very special place". But as he headed to the residence of the US ambassador to the UK in central London ...

Donald Trump’s stay at Windsor Castle during his state visit will be nothing but the best for the American president. On Tuesday, President Trump and first lady Melania arrived in the U.K., where they ...

When can I see autumn colors in Hyogo? There are many rental car companies in Japan, but we recommend Nippon Rent-a-Car, which offers a 10% discount. Most major firms offer similar vehicle lineups, ...

I would like to know how much time I need to visit the castle? I will be staying near Hiroshima station and would like to be back there to catch a train back to Tokyo but not sure what time to take ...

One of the biggest draws for visiting Japan in August comes down to one thing: festival season. Whether it’s Aomori’s Nebuta Matsuri or Tokushima’s Awa Odori dance festival, or one of countless ...

Prague Castle signed a memorandum of cooperation with Japan’s Himeji Castle on Wednesday, with President Petr Pavel in attendance. “The Czech Republic and Japan share a deep respect for cultural ...

It's difficult to resist the allure of castles. Throughout history, they have served as silent sentinels, constructed to repel invasions, house kings, or demonstrate the power of a kingdom. As you ...

Japan’s castles tell tales of samurai, architecture, and culture. Set on hills, by lakes, or among cherry blossoms, these 9 castles offer unforgettable history and stunning views. Known as the “White ...