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 ...

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Explore 9 stunning castles in Japan, from Himeji to Hirosaki—rich in samurai history, architecture, and scenic beauty. A must ...

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 ...

Did you know that Japan has more than 200 castles still ... Photo: Sean Pavone/DreamstimeKumamoto Castle Coming in at No 5 is Kumamoto Castle in its namesake prefecture. This majestic stronghold ...

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 in its ...

"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 ...

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 ...

The southwestern Japanese prefecture of Kumamoto has recently ... Oita Prefecture and about 43,000 buildings were damaged. Kumamoto Castle, a major tourist attraction, saw stone walls crumble ...

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, ...