Japan hopes ... 9 to nominate 22 Asuka-Fujiwara archaeological sites for inclusion on the UNESCO list, including tombs and ruins of palaces and temples dating to the Asuka Period (592-710).

KASHIHARA, Nara Prefecture--Denizens of the Asuka Period ... "ancient guest palace," and Akita Castle in Akita. Both structures apparently date to the Nara Period (710-784), meaning that the ...

This stone tomb is covered by an enormous rock. The site was once surrounded by a moat, but the embankment has since been destroyed. Designated as a Special Historic Site, it is the country's largest ...

The castle was completed in 1603 on the orders of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder and first Shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate (1603-1867). Tokugawa Leyasu unified Japan after a long period of civil war ...

TOKYO -- Japan's ancient castles, always beautiful, are even more stately at this time of the year, as the drier, clearer air allows light to shine more brilliantly on the snow. Snowfall in Japan ...

Phurinee Chinakathum / Shutterstock.com In 2015, the castle tower was moved for repair work on the stone walls. It is currently located at a temporary spot in the Honmaru area. A trip to Hirosaki is ...

Usually closed to the public, this wooden structure is one of the oldest turrets among Japanese castles. The turret, believed to have been relocated from the ill-fated Fushimi Castle in Kyoto when ...

A western Japan city has begun offering overnight stays at Fukuyama Castle, a site dating back 400 years, as regional economies seek ways to attract wealthy visitors amid the country's tourism boom.

The Japanese government has recommended ancient capitals located ... including ruins of imperial palaces and burial mounds, from the period between the late 6th century and early 8th century. The ...

Asuka has shared a concerning update ... Two days later, it was revealed that the Japanese veteran had suffered a knee injury. "I've been feeling in danger recently. I've already consulted ...

Asuka Cruises recently announced its deployment plans for the Asuka II for late summer and early fall 2025, which will include a series of 20 cruises departing from Japan. According to the company’s ...