T he Tanabata Festival is a celebration aimed at fostering the development of learning, culture, arts, and ushering in good fortune. It draws inspiration from a poem penned by Sugawara Michizane, who ...

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

Photo: Sean Pavone/DreamstimeKumamoto Castle Coming in at No 5 is Kumamoto Castle in its namesake prefecture. This majestic stronghold has consistently placed in the top five in the past four years.

Japanese Cherry Blossom season is symbolic of Japan’s cultural beliefs. This guide to Japan’s Cherry Blossom is updated with ...

By Tomoko Otake Staff writer SHARE/SAVE Nov 17, 2024 Ozu, Kumamoto Pref. – Kimio Katsuya gazes over sprawling, freshly harvested rice fields in Kumamoto Prefecture that will soon be transformed.

The unkai installation at Kumamoto Castle is now running for a limited time until Monday November 4. The ‘clouds’ are actually white mist, created using water taken from the castle's old well.

Kumamoto Castle, a popular tourist destination in southwestern Japan, appears to be floating in a sea of clouds after its host city started generating them on Friday for a limited-time event, giving ...

Kumamoto Castle, a much loved landmark for over 400 years, was extensively damaged in 2016 by a major earthquake. When restoration work began, a serious problem was soon encountered – how to recreate ...

The fortification in the city of Kumamoto has stood as one of Kyushu's icons ever since it was built in 1607 by Kiyomasa Kato. He was a veteran military campaigner and feudal lord who took part in ...

Join us for another “bus team versus train team” race. This time, the two teams will start from Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto Prefecture and head to the goal, Hirado Castle in Nagasaki ...

In 2013, KUMAMON Square opened in the heart of Kumamoto City, becoming a popular destination for fans living in Japan and abroad. Combined sales of related goods reached a cumulative total of ...