But while castles are big news in Japan, they are especially so in Kumamoto. Following a magnitude 7.3 earthquake that hit the city on 16 April 2016, the city’s pin-up castle was brought to near ...

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.

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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.

Kumamoto Castle is known as one of Japan’s three major castles and is also famous for its cherry blossoms. Some areas are still closed following the devastating 2016 earthquake, but the majestic ...

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 ...

Considered one of the three great Japanese castles, Kumamoto Castle is also known for the approximately 800 cherry trees on its grounds, which make it a prime blossom-viewing site in spring.

The deadly earthquakes that struck the southern Japanese island of Kyushu breached the walls of 400-year-old Kumamoto Castle, which had previously withstood bombardment and fire during a samurai ...

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 four ...

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

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 four ...