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Located on the Sea of Japan in northwest Honshu, Niigata City is one of Japan’s most fertile farming areas. But there are plenty of things to see other than rice!

The immaculately preserved Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter is recognized as one of the most charming merchant’s quarters in all Japan. Located in Okayama Prefecture, local museums also feature masterpieces by El Greco, Monet and Picasso.

The varied history of this port town has endowed it with a unique combination of ancient castles, modern gardens, and elegant turn-of-the-century architecture.

10 cities around the country were selected to host ministerial meetings surrounding the 2016 G7 Summit in Ise-Shima. From education to IT and agriculture, each was selected for a very specific reason!

Witness the best sightseeing spots Japan has to offer in four official, comprehensive lists.

What do you do once you've seen the big attraction and still want more castle action? We've got nine answers right here!

Inuyama Castle is a National Treasure, and one of the oldest original castles still standing in Japan.

The island of Shikoku may be small, but who would've guessed it once contained 16 amazing castles, all in various shapes and forms!