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Osaka
Osaka's retro-yet-modern vibe gives it the feel of a cult 80s movie set in the future...
Roppongi
It’s post-war reputation as a somewhat seedy entertainment district popular among foreigners has had a recent overhaul, with the building of several large-scale, upmarket commercial centers that have transformed the area into a classy and cosmopolitan meeting place for young professionals...
Shimabara Castle
It caused such a strain on the local populace that it was one of the factors behind the Shimabara Rebellion erupting from 1637 to 1638...
Nagoya Castle
If you’re into your samurai history (or you’ve just watched History of Japan on YouTube too many times) then you’ll be excited to know that one of the quintessential big shots of the time, Tokugawa Ieyasu, is responsible for commissioning the original castle...
Kokusai Dori (International Street)
Stretching roughly two kilometers through the heart of downtown Naha, Kokusai Dori Street - literally “International Road” - is a shopping strip that’s as unbeatably colorful as the capital city itself...
Shuri Castle
Inscribed on the World Heritage list in 2000, the red Shuri Castle is a reminder of the flourishing Ryukyu Kingdom, when overseas trade networks linking China, Taiwan, and the Korean Peninsula helped create a unique melting pot that gives Okinawa its distinctly colorful vibe...
Hiroshima Castle
While many Japanese castles share similar architectural designs, Hiroshima Castle has every imaginable feature associated with a medieval fortress: a large moat, massive stone walls, as well as bridges and baileys to boot...
Odawara
Tourists looking for castles or towns rich in Japanese traditional culture often opt for Nagoya or Osaka, but why travel so far when this beauty is on Tokyo’s doorstep...
Fukuoka Castle Ruins
Dating back to the 17th century, Fukuoka Castle was built by Kuroda Nagamasa, the lord overseeing the affairs of the Chikuzen feudal domain...
Kochi Castle
Smack in the middle of Kochi’s city centre, surrounded by the neon signs of fast food restaurants and glamorous sky scrapers, Kochi Castle stands proud as an important part of Japanese national history...