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Hiroshima
The cosmopolitan capital of the Chugoku Region, Hiroshima has grown from a harrowing symbol of destruction to a thriving example of Japanese ingenuity and optimism...
Kawagoe
You'll find little shops selling sweets, tea leaves and other souvenirs lining the stone-paved streets...
Otaru
Once a major international trading port, Otaru’s carefully preserved streets are filled with architectural gems...
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...
Yokohama
Although only a short train ride away from each other, Yokohama offers a much more relaxed atmosphere than Tokyo with all the charm of a smaller seaside town to boot...
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...
Aomori City
Nebuta can be appreciated year-round in the Nebuta Warasse, just one of Aomori city’s stellar museums and galleries...
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...
Hirado
Hirado Port had long been the setting for international trade...
Shimabara
Once a major seat of power, Shimabara had its own castle during the Edo period...
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...