Kumamoto Castle was originally built in 1607 by Katō Kiyomasa (1562–1611), a warlord who acquired a reputation for his castle construction efforts. Considered one of the three great Japanese castles, ...

One of the most stunning sights you can witness in Japan is the unique cloud formation known as unkai or ‘sea of clouds’. This natural phenomenon usually appears in Japan's mountainous regions from ...

KUMAMOTO--The interior of Kumamoto Castle's main tower reopened to the public on June 28 following the completion of repairs from the 2016 earthquakes here that knocked off roof tiles and collapsed ...

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 ...

KUMAMOTO -- The "symbols of Kumamoto Castle," two statues, finally returned to their rightful places atop the towers of the castle here on April 28. The return of the statues of shachihoko (a creature ...

Damaged Kumamoto Castle caused by earthquakes is seen in Kumamoto, southern Japan, in this photo taken by Kyodo on April 16, 2016. (Reuters/Kyodo) TOKYO: The deadly earthquakes that struck the ...

Kumamoto Castle is known as one of Japan’s three major castles and is also famous for its cherry blossoms. Some areas are still closed following the devastating 2016 earthquake, but the majestic ...

Most visitors are awed by Kumamoto Castle's imposing walls; myself, I am more preoccupied with the stairs. According to the map board just inside the Hazekata Gate, there are many of them, tracing a ...

The Mainichi answers some common questions readers may have about restoration work at Kumamoto Castle, heavily damaged in the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake disaster. Question: When will Kumamoto Castle be ...

"Warning: No trespassing due to earthquake damage," bears a sign at Kumamoto Castle, a popular tourist destination in the prefecture, while castle officials make rounds to prevent trespassers. Strong ...

KUMAMOTO, Japan - Soldiers from Wisconsin National Guard's 64th Troop Command visited the local fortress Kumamoto castle Jan. 24 as part of Yama Sakura 59's cultural exchange programs. The cultural ...

TOKYO (Reuters) - 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 ...