Karatsu Castle Celebrates 7,777,777th Visitor on July 7; Milestone Visitor Receives Seven Agricultural Products as Gifts

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Karatsu Castle Celebrates 7,777,777th Visitor on July 7; Milestone Visitor Receives Seven Agricultural Products as Gifts

The number of visitors to Karatsu Castle tower in Saga Prefecture since its opening in 1966 has n...

July 8, 2025

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Anselm Kiefer Solo Exhibition Held in Kyoto’s Nijo Castle; Post-WWII German Master Presents ‘Solaris’

Why has humanity continuously repeated tragedies? This question came to mind while viewing a solo...

June 28, 2025

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Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom at Japan’s Himeji Castle; Castle Towers Compete with Sakura for Most Beautiful Sight

KOBE — Someiyoshino cherry blossoms have reached full bloom in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, the region...

April 7, 2025

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Cherry Blossoms of 1,000 Trees Fantastically Lit Up Alongside Recreated Castle in Fukuoka

FUKUOKA — Blossoms of about 1,000 cherry trees are lit up with the “keep” of Fukuoka Castle in th...

March 30, 2025

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Playing with Light, Shadows at Kochi Castle; Committee Hopes Evening Event will Boost Winter Visitors

KOCHI — An evening event where visitors can have fun with light and shadows is being held at Koch...

December 30, 2024

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Japan’s Hikone Castle Has Potential to Meet World Heritage Criteria, According to UNESCO Advisory Organization

Hikone Castle in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, has the potential to meet the criteria of a World Heri...

October 10, 2024

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Matsumoto Castle Becomes Japan’s Most Followed Official Castle Account on Instagram; Overtakes Kumamoto Castle

MATSUMOTO, Nagano - Matsumoto Castle’s official Instagram account on Tuesday overtook Kumamoto Ca...

May 29, 2024

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Fukuoka Castle to Come to Life Lit Up in 7 Different Colors

FUKUOKA — An event will revive a castle keep at the ruins of Fukuoka Castle and illuminate it in sev...

February 10, 2024

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Horyuji, Himeji Castle Mark 3 Decades Since World Heritage Inscriptions

OSAKA — December last year marked 30 years since Horyuji temple in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, and Him...

January 28, 2024

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Shimane: Live Burial of Dancing Girl among Castle’s Legends

MATSUE — Bon Odori summer festival dances, held at many places across Japan, do not take place very ...

July 29, 2023

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Hyogo: Himeji Castle Joins Group with Own LEGO Model

HIMEJI, Hyogo — The majestic Himeji Castle will have its 30th anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage...

July 22, 2023

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Nagasaki: Japanese Castle-Turned-Hotel Provides Lordly Luxury

HIRADO, Nagasaki — Hirado Castle in Hirado, Nagasaki Prefecture, is attracting tourists in its new l...

June 17, 2023

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White Heron Castle Lit Up After 3-Month Hiatus

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March 26, 2023

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Osaka Castle, Serving as Civic Symbol for 90 Years

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March 13, 2023

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Karatsu Castle Celebrates 7,777,777th Visitor on July 7; Milestone Visitor Receives Seven Agricultural Products as Gifts

The number of visitors to Karatsu Castle tower in Saga Prefecture since its opening in 1966 has n...

Anselm Kiefer Solo Exhibition Held in Kyoto’s Nijo Castle; Post-WWII German Master Presents ‘Solaris’

Why has humanity continuously repeated tragedies? This question came to mind while viewing a solo...

Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom at Japan’s Himeji Castle; Castle Towers Compete with Sakura for Most Beautiful Sight

KOBE — Someiyoshino cherry blossoms have reached full bloom in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, the region...

Cherry Blossoms of 1,000 Trees Fantastically Lit Up Alongside Recreated Castle in Fukuoka

FUKUOKA — Blossoms of about 1,000 cherry trees are lit up with the “keep” of Fukuoka Castle in th...

Playing with Light, Shadows at Kochi Castle; Committee Hopes Evening Event will Boost Winter Visitors

KOCHI — An evening event where visitors can have fun with light and shadows is being held at Koch...

Japan’s Hikone Castle Has Potential to Meet World Heritage Criteria, According to UNESCO Advisory Organization

Hikone Castle in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, has the potential to meet the criteria of a World Heri...

Matsumoto Castle Becomes Japan’s Most Followed Official Castle Account on Instagram; Overtakes Kumamoto Castle

MATSUMOTO, Nagano - Matsumoto Castle’s official Instagram account on Tuesday overtook Kumamoto Ca...

Fukuoka Castle to Come to Life Lit Up in 7 Different Colors

FUKUOKA — An event will revive a castle keep at the ruins of Fukuoka Castle and illuminate it in sev...

Horyuji, Himeji Castle Mark 3 Decades Since World Heritage Inscriptions

OSAKA — December last year marked 30 years since Horyuji temple in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, and Him...

Shimane: Live Burial of Dancing Girl among Castle’s Legends

MATSUE — Bon Odori summer festival dances, held at many places across Japan, do not take place very ...

Hyogo: Himeji Castle Joins Group with Own LEGO Model

HIMEJI, Hyogo — The majestic Himeji Castle will have its 30th anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage...

Nagasaki: Japanese Castle-Turned-Hotel Provides Lordly Luxury

HIRADO, Nagasaki — Hirado Castle in Hirado, Nagasaki Prefecture, is attracting tourists in its new l...

White Heron Castle Lit Up After 3-Month Hiatus

HIMEJI, Hyogo — The nighttime illumination of Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Himeji,...

Osaka Castle, Serving as Civic Symbol for 90 Years

OSAKA — Ask a child, “Who built Osaka Castle?” and the answer you’ll probably get is, “Carpenters!” ...

Special elevators eyed for Nagoya Castle rebuild for barrier-free accessibility

NAGOYA — The Nagoya municipal government is considering installing small, specialized elevators in t...

Osaka Castle, Serving as Civic Symbol for 90 Years

Cherry Blossoms of 1,000 Trees Fantastically Lit Up Alongside Recreated Castle in Fukuoka

Anselm Kiefer Solo Exhibition Held in Kyoto’s Nijo Castle; Post-WWII German Master Presents ‘Solaris’

Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom at Japan’s Himeji Castle; Castle Towers Compete with Sakura for Most Beautiful Sight

Fukuoka Castle to Come to Life Lit Up in 7 Different Colors