Kumamoto Castle undergoing restoration work On October 5, a ceremony in the castle’s expansive grounds commemorated its partial reopening to the public, though the full restoration work is ...

KUMAMOTO--Left devastated and in ruins by a spate of strong earthquakes seven years ago, iconic Kumamoto Castle is rising from the ashes.

Kumamoto has seen its fair share of drama over the centuries – but perhaps most famously, it was the site of the final battle between 20,000 samurai and the ruling Meiji government.

Kumamoto Castle undergoing restoration work. Completed in 1607, the castle complex covers a wide area and features dozens of buildings, gates and turrets around its main keep, ...

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.

7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes southern Japan, killing at least 20 people, injuring more than 1,000 and trapping people in collapsed buildings. Damaged Kumamoto Castle caused by earthquakes is ...

Hong Kong Airlines says affected passengers can rebook for other destinations, while those opting for refunds will be offered ...

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.

— 熊本城【公式】 (@kumamoto_castle) October 2, 2024. This installation is the largest artificial sea of clouds display in Japan. It’s on show throughout the day between 9.10am and 8.30pm.

Kumamoto Castle was built in 1607 by warlord Kato Kiyomasa. It was seriously damaged by earthquakes eight years ago. Renovation work is scheduled to be completed by 2038.

Damaged Kumamoto Castle caused by earthquakes is seen in Kumamoto, southern Japan, in this photo taken by Kyodo on April 16, 2016. (Reuters/Kyodo) ...