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The biggest city in the Hokuriku Region is the golden city of Kanazawa. Filled with unique culture and rich history,

Matsue Castle: the Most Famous Castle in Sanin Region

For many the appeal of visiting a Japanese castle is quite high. Sadly, while there were once scores of castles

A first-time traveler to Nara might assume that the best, if not the only, place to visit is Nara City.

Sitting high in the mountain of south Nara Prefecture is Takatori castle. Though it no longer has its keep, it

In the center of Aichi Prefecture is the old city, Okazaki. Known as the birthplace of Hatcho Miso, Okazaki is

Fukuchiyama is the largest city in north Kansai, but not so many people know this city was once governed by

Japan’s very first castles were mountain castles or yamajiro. Unfortunately, many of them do not exist anymore, due to the

Mt. Iimori is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, yet there is more to this mountain than just