A western Japan city has begun offering overnight stays at Fukuyama Castle, a site dating back 400 years, as regional economies seek ways to attract wealthy visitors amid the country’s tourism boom.

This time we visit Shizuoka Prefecture ... Tokugawa Ieyasu brought the best artisans across Japan to this region when he built Sumpu Castle. It led to the creation of a unique craft culture.

fantastical shows and other acts are scheduled to perform in Aoi Ward's Sunpu Castle Park and 20 locations across the city. This year, a parade will be held for the first time in Shizuoka's main ...