This gorgeous medieval castle endured wars ... Himeji Castle in the Hyōgo Prefecture is one of Japan's most stunning examples of feudal-period castle architecture. Though the site dates to ...

Join me on a journey through Tsumago, a beautifully preserved medieval town in Nagano, Japan. In this video, we explore the charming streets, traditional architecture, and rich history that make ...

From the fairytale towers of Bavaria’s Neuschwanstein to the golden battlements of Jaipur’s Amber Fortress in India, these ...

Three samurais helped to unify the nation of the Japan. Oda Nobunaga ... projects contributed to the development of advanced architecture and engineering techniques. "Hideyoshi and His Troops ...

This was my welcome to the farmlands of central Japan. The scene was a world away ... This acronym is a quick way students remember the hierarchy of medieval Japanese society: samurai, peasant ...

Medieval Japan may call to mind honorable sword-wielding samurai ... Yoshimasa may have matched his grandfather Yoshimitsu’s flair for architecture and the arts, but he lacked Yoshimitsu’s skill at ...

This module focuses on Japan’s medieval period, including the Kamakura (1185-1333), the Muromachi (1336-1573), and the Momoyama (1573-1603) shogunates. Photograph ...

The crumbling citadel was another Victorian restoration project that preserved an important example of medieval architecture. This romantic French castle seems to float on water. Although many of ...

Much of that is due to Japan’s architecture. In preparation for the frequent quakes that occur in the nation, where four tectonic plates meet, Japan has adjusted its standards for structural ...