During Japan’s Sengoku “Warring States” era (1467-1615), castles were constructed, bolstered and fortified all across the Japanese archipelago, resulting in approximately 5,000 individual keeps.

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There's an overlooked city in Japan that is a quintessential visit for anyone who loves Japanese culture and history. It contains a historic castle, is the hometown of a legendary shogun, is a great ...

During Japan’s Sengoku “Warring States” era (1467-1615), castles were constructed, bolstered and fortified all across the Japanese archipelago, resulting in approximately 5,000 individual keeps.

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A boat ride around the Osaka Castle. Photo Credit: KanokpolTokumhnerd/Shutterstock Japan welcomed a record number of visitors last year, fueled by post-pandemic ...