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The Battle of Sekigahara

The Battle of Sekigahara

Chris Glenn

The Battle of Sekigahara in modern day Gifu Prefecture, fought between East and West Japan on October 21, 1600, was history’s...

Gifu
Otaru in a Day

Otaru in a Day

Euan Prentis

Otaru's interesting history as a mercantile and financial center in Hokkaido is very well preserved to this day. To get the m...

Hokkaido
Ehime's Uwajima Castle

Ehime's Uwajima Castle

Sandra Isaka

Ehime's Uwajima-jo is one of only 12 remaining castles in Japan with an original main keep. It sits on the top of a hill wit...

Ehime