(Japanese original by Takeshi Noda, Kyushu Photo and Video Department) In Photos: Autumn leaves around Akizuki Castle Ruins in Fukuoka Pref. delight visitors ...

On clear late-autumn mornings ... as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993—the first in Japan. Now over 400 years old, the castle's enduring beauty is thanks to conservation efforts by local ...

best enjoyed during the summer illumination or the vermillion autumn foliage. Himeji is perhaps Japan’s most famous castle. It even served as the basis for this emoji: 🏯. Also known as the ...

Every region of Japan celebrates autumn’s arrival in its own way ... or late-September to mid- or late-October (dates change yearly), the grounds of Matsue Castle and the adjacent historic street ...