Kumamoto Castle was originally built in 1607 by Katō Kiyomasa (1562–1611), a warlord who acquired a reputation for his castle construction efforts. Considered one of the three great Japanese castles, ...

Crowds are flocking to a cherry blossom festival at Kokura Castle in the southwestern Japanese city of Kitakyushu, where the flowers are now in full bloom.

Osaka Castle Park is home to the castle keep, which has a historical museum and observation deck. Osaka Castle Hall and the outdoor Yagai Ongakudō, both music venues, are also in the park, as is a ...

FUKUOKA -- Cherry blossoms are at their peak in Maizuru Park here, and many people are visiting the site to catch a glimpse of the spectacular combination of the Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms and the ...