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 International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), an advisory body to UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee, has supported Japan’s nomination strategy that emphasizes the castle’s role ...

Usually closed to the public, this wooden structure is one of the oldest turrets among Japanese castles. The turret, believed to have been relocated from the ill-fated Fushimi Castle in Kyoto when ...

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles is pleased to announce the upcoming opening of “NEO-JAPONISM | SAMURAI AND BEYOND: Exploring Tradition Through Technology ...