The elegant Kochi Castle is one of Japan's few remaining original castles, offering a glimpse into the country's feudal past amid a modern cityscape.

Cherry trees have begun to bloom in Kochi on Japan's western island of Shikoku ... the largest terrace of Kochi Castle, was confirmed to have more than five blossoms -- the standard for declaring ...

A historic city on Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands, Kumamoto is renowned for its imposing castle, rich regional food culture and friendly, welcoming inhabitants.

Upon being proclaimed Shogun (feudal military dictator) of Japan in 1603, Ieyasu constructed a palace that would reflect his supreme power. Nijo Castle in central Kyoto was certainly ostentatious ...

Japan-born Aldahoodi Mohammad Ziyad, who grew up in Palestine, is seen in the city of Kochi, on April 7, 2025. (Mainichi/Satoshi Kobayashi) KOCHI -- A 23-year-old man who was born in Japan and ...

Ehime and Kochi prefectures were hit by the quake with an intensity of 6 on Japan's 1-7 scale, the JMA said. Some water pipes burst, but no major damage has been reported, local media said.

the largest terrace of Kochi Castle, was confirmed to have more than five blossoms -- the standard for declaring official flowering, the agency said, adding full bloom is expected in about a week. On ...