Nevertheless, it marked a significant milestone for the storied fortress, which is a source of considerable pride for Kumamoto’s citizens and a symbol of their city. The following day ...

The city of Kumamoto is steeped in the spirit of its samurai past, which many of its citizens point to as a major influence on their hometown to this day. In addition to its famed castle ...

MASHIKI, Kumamoto -- A giant illustration featuring ... filled with a dynamic feeling and power, will be a new symbol of recovery." The art piece, whose title roughly translates to "One hundred ...

I'm glad that I was finally able to take in the view here.” The Kumamoto city government aimed to fix the castle tower as a symbol of recovery as early as possible and completed the repairs at ...