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 ...

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.

The city of Kumamoto is steeped in the spirit of its samurai past, which many of its citizens point to as a major influence on their hometown to this day. In addition to its famed castle ...

ASO, Kumamoto Prefecture--Despite pleas from residents ... Tourists also coined it the “Laputa Road” after the floating castle in “Laputa: Castle in the Sky,” a 1986 animated movie by ...

The 2016 earthquake damaged Kumamoto Castle, leaving its stone walls crumbling. We meet the stonemasons carefully restoring each stone to its original place and discover what they do for lunch.

Weather News announced that cherry blossom is expected to bloom nationwide earlier than usual. The earliest blooming is seen ...

Kumamoto Castle was originally built in 1607, and although today most of its buildings are reconstructions, it remains one of Japan's most impressive castles. The main keep, painted a menacing ...