revered as a masterpiece of Japanese architectural technology. The Himeji Castle we see today was completed in 1609 by Terumasa Ikeda, who was married to Tokuhime, the second daughter of Ieyasu ...

You can think that, ‘Okay, this is Assassin’s Creed — we’ve been building those games for the last 18 years.’ But to me, Japan was a unique challenge because it is our first game that is truly not in ...

Osaka Castle is one of Japan’s most iconic landmarks, rich in history and a must-visit for any traveler ... Though the castle tower appears historic, its interior is made of concrete. Thanks to this ...

FUKUYAMA, Hiroshima Prefecture--If you’ve ever wanted to “lord” it over people, check out Fukuyama Castle. For a 1.32 million yen ($8,899) fee, couples can stay overnight. The tariff ...

Himeji Castle, one of Japan's first four UNESCO World Heritage sites, is pictured in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, in 2023. (Mainichi/Nobuya Muramoto) HIMEJI, Hyogo -- A ticket to the famously ...

Overtourism is spoiling the country’s traditional draws – but its Three Great Gardens offer an opportunity to escape the ...

Assassin's Creed Shadows will immerse players in 16th century Japan. The country is heading towards a brutal path to unification, where unrest grows as new coalitions appear and corruptive foreign ...

YONAGO, Tottori Prefecture--All that remains of Yonago Castle, an impressive feudal-era fortress here designated by the government as a historic site, are the hand-hewn stones that form the base.

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After earning absolute power over Japan’s feuding factions, Tokugawa Ieyasu became the island nation’s first shogun, and in the early 17th century he consolidated his political control in Edo ...

Assassin's Creed Shadows will immerse players in 16th century Japan. The country is heading towards a brutal path to unification, where unrest grows as new coalitions appear and corruptive foreign ...