In Kyoto’s streets, political chaos turned samurai against samurai. The Shinsengumi rose to power in a time of rebellion and bloodshed.

Five foreign visitors can don the armor of a samurai, mount a horse and ride alongside a feudal lord during the 52nd Kameoka ...

KYOTO--Suits of samurai armor given to Malta as diplomatic gifts in the 19th century returned to Japan for repair work ahead of their exhibition at the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo. “I’m looking ...

Each temple visit serves as a gateway to Buddhist wisdom, fostering serenity and introspection amidst Japan's most peaceful ...

After years of bitter strife, the aging samurai lord Tokugawa Ieyasu finally ... Nijo Castle in central Kyoto was certainly ostentatious enough to fit the bill. Unlike other noble homes of the ...

Indeed, it may be hard to believe it, but Kyoto truly does come alive when the sun goes down. Sure, you’re not going to find ...