Japan's smallest main island, Shikoku, is usually not one of the main destinations for international tourists visiting Japan. Many follow…
ClaudiaMay 11, 2022
Japanese castles were fortresses constructed primarily of wood and stone. They evolved from the wooden stockades of earlier centuries, and came into their best-known form in the 16th century. There are only 12 castles that are considered ‘original,’ and one of them is Himeji Castle, a UNESCO Special Historic Site.