But it is, in fact, a mission that’ll eventually see the blocks placed back into the fabric of the city’s most iconic structure: Kumamoto Castle, a fortification known throughout Japan because ...

Since 2019, Shirobito, a Japanese online media platform specialising in castles, compiles an annual list of Japan’s top 20 ...

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.

Another notable destination in Kyushu is Kumamoto, known for its impressive Kumamoto Castle, one of Japan's most famous and well-preserved castles. The city also offers beautiful gardens, hot springs, ...

"Great to be back in Japan," Tim Cook tweeted. "Visited the historic Kumamoto Castle and learned about their work to restore this incredible landmark." The photo featured above shows Cook ...

iconic Kumamoto Castle is rising from the ashes. The temblors caused serious damage to the structures that make up one of Japan’s most traditional fortresses, in addition to the succession of ...

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 ...

Matsumoto Castle has overtaken Kumamoto Castle in Instagram followers, topping the list of Japan's historic fortresses for the first time. Matsumoto Castle, a designated national treasure in ...

which damaged numerous structures including the iconic Kumamoto Castle, also affected groundwater conditions. A pond in Suizenji Park, a popular Japanese garden in the city of Kumamoto ...

TOKYO: 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 and fire ...