In Nagano province, the black silhouette of Matsumoto Castle stands out against the snowy horizon of the Japanese Alps. This ...

The new Seiden, which will be fire-resistant, is expected to be completed in autumn 2026 ... was returned to Japan from the United States. However, six buildings of the castle, including Seiden ...

Officials now say the autumn leaves will be at their best around mid-December. Only about 10 percent of the leaves on four Japanese maples designated as specimen trees at Nijo Castle in Nakagyo ...