It was a strange, and slightly wonderful experience, especially following the tight clusters of crowds I’d encountered during previous visits to some of the country’s most pop ...

Japan started deploying its first batch of domestically-developed long-range missile, with their launchers arriving at a southwestern Japanese army camp Monday as the country accelerates ...

A recent whirlwind tour of the Kumamoto, Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures on Kyushu Island proved that Japan isn’t just a ...

Explore 10 unique cherry blossom spots in Japan beyond Tokyo. From 1,000-year-old trees to historic castles, plan your ...

Cherry blossom is expected to bloom as usual in western Japan and in eastern Japan and as usual or very earlier than usual in ...

Kumamoto City in southwestern Japan says a new type of cherry tree has been found in the grounds of Kumamoto Castle.

Japan’s castles tell tales of samurai, architecture, and culture. Set on hills, by lakes, or among cherry blossoms, these 9 castles offer unforgettable history and stunning views. Known as the “White ...

Himeji Castle in Japan is lovely in autumn. Located west of Kōbe in Hyōgo Prefecture, Himeji Castle is an ancient yet elegant feudal Japanese castle built in 1333. The castle is popularly known as the ...

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 ...

In late March 2025, Kumamoto Prefecture unveiled the Kumamoto Science Park Promotion Vision, a plan to build a semiconductor-centered science park alongside a broader innovation ecosystem. The ...

Cherry blossoms with Kumamoto Castle viewed from the Miyukizaka slope in Kumamoto Castle Park. Kumamoto Castle, an iconic symbol of Kumamoto City, which flourished as a castle town, is known as a ...