National Apr 6, 2021
Restoration of Kumamoto Castle's quake-damaged main towers finished
Safety measures such as seismic reinforcement have been taken, and the permanent exhibition and interior have been fully renovated.
National Oct 6, 2019
Quake-hit Kumamoto Castle partially reopens to public after three years
Kumamoto Castle, which was damaged by powerful earthquakes in April 2016, partially reopened to the public on Saturday, with the fully restored exteriors of the main tower in the tenshukaku (castle keep) on display. The famed castle, where an award-winning Akira Kurosawa film was shot, ...
Business / Tech Mar 10, 2019
Fujitsu's imaging technology to speed up restoration of quake-hit castles
Fujitsu Ltd. says it is developing an image-sensing technology system that will greatly speed up the restoration of stone walls on quake-hit castles and other cultural assets. With the technology, which the electronics company aims to put into practical use by the end of next ...
National Oct 26, 2018
Quake-hit Kumamoto looks to reopen access to tourist attractions in time for Rugby World Cup
The city of Kumamoto plans to take advantage of next year's Rugby World Cup to revive its struggling tourism industry by offering visitors special access to a famous castle currently undergoing repairs following a pair of powerful earthquakes in 2016. The quakes, which both measured ...
National May 16, 2018
Quake-hit Kumamoto Castle tower appears to defy gravity after collapsed stone foundation is removed
A tower of Kumamoto Castle, which was hit hard by powerful quakes in 2016, appeared to defy gravity on Tuesday as the local government showed off the progress made on its restoration work to the media. With the top 6 meters of stone foundations supporting ...
National Apr 13, 2017
Kumamoto Castle repairs expected to take decades
by Daisuke Kikuchi
"Warning: No trespassing due to earthquake damage," bears a sign at Kumamoto Castle, a popular tourist destination in the prefecture, while castle officials make rounds to prevent trespassers. Strong earthquakes that hit the region last April not only destroyed homes, schools and offices but also ...
TV | CHANNEL SURF May 27, 2016
'Historical Unknowns: Historia'; 'Morning Comes'; DHC
by Philip Brasor
Kumamoto Castle, which was seriously damaged in last month's earthquake, is one of Japan's most beloved and iconic landmarks. Originally built in the 15th century, the structure is one of the largest fortifications in Japan and covers a big piece of land. It is ...
Travel Mar 17, 2013
Toddler-toting invaders no match for this castle's defenses
by Mandy Bartok
Most visitors are awed by Kumamoto Castle's imposing walls; myself, I am more preoccupied with the stairs. According to the map board just inside the Hazekata Gate, there are many of them, tracing a convoluted path up to the raven-black donjon.