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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.

Kumamoto Castle, a major tourist attraction, saw stone walls crumble and roof tiles fall off the castle tower. Starting with the statue of Luffy installed in front of the prefectural office building ...

Kumamoto Castle, a major tourist attraction, saw stone walls crumble and roof tiles fall off the castle tower. Starting with the statue of Luffy installed in front of the prefectural office ...

This led to their adoption in protecting heritage sites like Kumamoto Castle. Now ... especially since its roof, as with most old temples, is heavier compared to its bottom.

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Along with the sea of clouds installation at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, you’ll now be able to see this mystical scene at Kumamoto Castle in Kyushu. おはようございます。 挨拶遅れて ...

Some natural caves in Japan are also spoilt this way with garish lighting and unnecessary music. "It's an attempt to upgrade the splendor of Kumamoto Castle. I hope many people will see it," said ...

The Janes’ residence was originally built near Kumamoto Castle in 1871. It was then relocated to a site near the Suizenji Jojuen Garden in the city in 1970. However, the building was totally destroyed ...

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 ...