Channel your inner samurai and visit these remarkable castles in Japan, from Osaka to Nagasaki and right across the land.

We've picked the best gardens – from sprawling countryside parks to urban nooks – where you can witness stunning seasonal displays this summer.

Escape Kyoto's crowds for an authentic experience in Maizuru where samurai history meets scenic canals, historic bathhouses ...

A photography exhibit running at Pasig's Estancia mall gives a glimpse of life in the Japanese capital Tokyo decades apart.

The Mitsuiboshi Kaido, or Three Star Road, is a lesser-known route and a great pick for travellers who wish to avoid ...