We follow the demolition of a Kumamoto Castle's one of the most important towers, Uto-Yagura damaged by a major earthquake.

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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 ...

The island of Kyushu had been sitting pretty on my travel list for nearly a decade. I had always planned to explore the ...

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 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 ...

The cherry blossom, or sakura, is one of Japan’s most representative flowers. There are famous cherry blossom viewing sites all over the country. Among them, scenes of cherry blossoms at castles and ...

KUMAMOTO — Artificial mist surrounds the base of Kumamoto Castle to make it appear as if it is floating above a sea of clouds as part of a limited time event by the Kumamoto municipal government that ...

Nice for a short period maybe, agreed, but I prefer old castles the way they actually are, and not bathed in artificial purple fog for a movie set. Some natural caves in Japan are also spoilt this way ...

KUMAMOTO — The Kumamoto City Tram celebrated its 100th anniversary this month, having survived the threat of being scrapped and the damage caused by the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake. Even though some of ...

TRAVEL TRENDS, JAPAN Created : May 28, 2024, 00:00 IST Japan’s stunning samurai castles: A symbol of power and beauty! During the 13th and 14th centuries, Japan witnessed a tumultuous period marked by ...