Chubu/Central Japan

Kanazawa Castle Vol. 3: Kita-no-maru & West Ninomaru — Kikko-ishi Stone Walls & Meiji Military HQ in 360°

Kanazawa Castle's quietest zone: hexagonal Kikko-ishi stonework at Dobashi-mon ruins, the permit-access Kitte-mon Gate, and the Meiji-era 6th Brigade Headquarters. 360° panoramas throughout.

Chubu/Central JapanIshikawaToshiie Travel Guide Detailed

Kanazawa Castle Vol. 4: Ninomaru Core — Hishi Yagura, Long Storehouses & Palace Site in 360°

Kanazawa Castle's visual centrepiece: Hishi Yagura turret and 90m Gojikken Nagaya storehouse (reconstructed 2001, paid interior). Ninomaru Palace site, Gokuraku Bridge, and 360° panoramas.

Chubu/Central JapanIshikawaToshiie Travel Guide Detailed

Kanazawa Castle Vol. 5: Honmaru — 1590s Nozura-zumi Stone Walls, Turret Sites & Tsurumaru Storehouse in 360°

Climb to Kanazawa Castle's inner sanctum: the Honmaru plateau with 1590s Nozura-zumi stonework at Inui and Ushitora turret sites, the Edo-period Tsurumaru Storehouse, and panoramic city views.

Chubu/Central JapanIshikawaToshiie Travel Guide Detailed

Kanazawa Castle Vol. 6: Gyokusen’inmaru Garden & Nezumita-mon — The West Bailey & Night Illumination in 360°

Kanazawa Castle's most peaceful zone: Gyokusen'inmaru Garden (restored 2015, ¥320), Nezumita-mon Bridge (rebuilt 2020), and night illumination tips. 360° panoramas included. Personally visited.

Chubu/Central JapanIshikawaToshiie Travel Guide Detailed

Kanazawa Castle Park: Complete 6-Area Visitor Guide (Personally Visited)

Nationally designated historic site. Personal visit guide covering all 6 areas — Ishikawa-mon Gate, Ninomaru, Honmaru & Gyokusen'inmaru Garden. Admission, access & tips.

Chubu/Central JapanIshikawaMaeda ToshiieToshiie Travel Guide

Kanazawa Castle Vol. 1: Ishikawa-mon Gate & Sannomaru North Garden — Edo-Period Original in 360°

Ishikawa-mon Gate — rebuilt 1788, the only surviving Edo-period gate at Kanazawa Castle. Explore the masugata courtyard, Nozurazumi stonework, and Sannomaru North Garden with 360° panoramas.

Chubu/Central JapanIshikawaToshiie Travel Guide Detailed

Attending Prof. Frédéric Cléans’ Special Lecture on the Historical Accuracy of Shōgun (Aug. 10, 2025)

On Aug 10, 2025, Prof. Frédéric Cléans gave a special lecture in Ito on the historical basis of Shōgun. Here’s a detailed onsite report.

Anjin Travel JournalChubu/Central JapanMiura Anjin(William Adams)Shizuoka

A Midsummer Return to Hamamatsu: A Day Exploring Landmarks Linked to Tokugawa Ieyasu

Walk in Tokugawa Ieyasu’s footsteps in Hamamatsu. From Hamamatsu Castle to hidden shrines and graves, explore Sengoku history beyond typical sightseeing.

Chubu/Central JapanIeyasu Travel JournalKantoShizuokaTokugawa Ieyasu

Itō: Tracing Miura Anjin and Japan’s First Western Ship

Discover Itō, where SHŌGUN’s Anjin built Japan’s first Western-style ship. Explore memorials, hot springs, and a riverside town shaped by history.

Anjin Travel GuideChubu/Central JapanShizuoka

Nagoya Castle: Outer Grounds Area Vol.1

Explore Nagoya Castle’s outer grounds—discover turret ruins, scenic moats, and statues honoring historic figures like Katō Kiyomasa along tranquil walking paths.

AichiChubu/Central JapanIeyasu Travel Guide Detailed