A 35-year-old female resident who came to the castle for its reopening said she enjoyed the views from the tower. “I've been visiting Kumamoto Castle since I was a child, and it's indispensable ...

This episode explores Japan’s seismic innovations, documenting survivors, engineers and global efforts to protect lives and ...

It’s the first day of our Walk Japan experience on the southern island of Kyushu, but the trip has already gone to Hell, ...

The southwestern Japanese prefecture of Kumamoto on Wednesday marked the ninth anniversary of a deadly earthquake, the more ...

With 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Japan is ideal for those who like to explore the historical and environmental aspects of ...

Mayor Kazufumi Onishi emphasized adapting to major changes, highlighting assets like Kumamoto Castle and redevelopment of the old city hall site. The council includes officials from local government, ...

From aesthetically pleasing symmetrical castles and centuries-old Buddhist ... ruins of the Hara Castle and a cathedral, belonging to the 17th and 19th centuries, these sites are in Kyushu Island’s ...

In February 1877, Takamori Saigo (1828-1877), the leader of the Satsuma Rebellion, launched an all-out assault on Kumamoto Castle that was being defended by the Imperial Japanese Army. With his ...

The best places to stay, eat, shop and visit across the country, according to Japanese artists, designers and chefs.

Lunch sets are value-packed, with optional uni cups and 90 minutes of free-flow sake. NO.6 Kappo Roann（298 mentions） Inspired by Kumamoto Castle, Kappo Roann creates an authentic Japanese ambiance and ...