AGODA EXTRA: Visitors planning an overseas trip to Japan with their pet in tow are advised to consult the government's requirements for bringing a pet into the country. Japan requires dogs and cats to meet requirements including microchip implanting, rabies vaccinations, and a rabies antibody test...
written many years after the castle was built, states that "Okusa Castle was built as a residence for Oda Nobunaga's younger brother, Oda Nagamasu, but just as the civil engineering work was completed, the country fell into turmoil
If Tokyo is the crazy and cutting-edge city and Kyoto the tempered and traditional, Japan’s third-largest city, Osaka, is the rebellious and edgy one that many overlook or only scratch the surface of. Osaka holds historical and cultural importance as an ancient capital that grew into a maj...
Japan is an amazing country of contrasts, in which traditional Eastern culture is closely intertwined with some elements of Western influences. Ancient monuments of cultural heritage can be seen alongside skyscrapers and modern business centers. The best example of Japanese castle architecture which also...
From the history museum’s highest floor, I can see Osaka Castle, one of the country’s most celebrated landmarks, some two miles north. The sakura trees on the perimeter of the complex are a ribbon of pale pink, and I decide to make my way to them. But navigating to the castle is...
Many more ask: is the use of the atomic bomb unethical and unjustified in forcing a country to surrender and does the use of the atomic bomb constitute a war crime? The debates continue and you may find it’s one of many you have with your fellow hostel friends when you return. ...
Kyoto’s Rich Cultural and Religious Heritage Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, is a city where history breathes through every alley and temple. This city, renowned for its rich cultural and religious heritage, offers a unique glimpse into the soul of traditional Japan. The spiritual journey...
It is one of the country's ten largest cities with 1.5 million inhabitants and a modern face. Over the centuries, Kyoto was destroyed by many wars and fires, but due to its exceptional historic value, the city was dropped from the list of target cities for the atomic bomb and escaped ...
Where to Stay in Nagoya: The Best Areas & Hotels for Travellers Nara If you’ve got any interest in Japanese history (you wouldn’t likely be here if you didn’t!), then be sure to addNaraonto your list of must-see places in Japan. As the country’s first permanent capital, Nara ...
Hundreds of castles used to stand across the country, but due to wars, natural disasters and past governments' policies to limit their numbers, today only twelve castle keeps survive from the feudal era, while a few dozen others have been rebuilt in the 20th century. The primary material for...