The deadly earthquakes that struck the southern Japanese island of Kyushu on Thursday and Saturday breached the walls of Kumamoto Castle which had previously withstood bombardment and fire in its ...

A total of 278 people died in Kumamoto and adjacent Oita Prefecture and about 43,000 buildings were damaged. Kumamoto Castle, a major tourist attraction, saw stone walls crumble and roof tiles ...

"Great to be back in Japan," Tim Cook tweeted. "Visited the historic Kumamoto Castle and learned about their work to restore this incredible landmark." ...

In 2013, KUMAMON Square opened in the heart of Kumamoto City, becoming a popular destination for fans living in Japan and abroad. Combined sales of related goods reached a cumulative total of ...

The fortification in the city of Kumamoto has stood as one of Kyushu's icons ever since it was built in 1607 by Kiyomasa Kato. He was a veteran military campaigner and feudal lord who took part in ...