Castles

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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

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

  March 26, 2023

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  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!” ...

  March 13, 2023

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

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

  December 20, 2022

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  Okayama Castle reopens after major renovations

  OKAYAMA — Okayama Castle reopened on Nov. 3 after extensive renovations. The castle was built in 15...

  November 26, 2022

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  Okinawa: Shuri Castle holds ‘reconstruction festival’ 3 years after blaze

  NAHA — A festival kicked off Saturday at Shuri Castle in Naha, where work is underway to restore the...

  October 30, 2022

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  Hiroshima: The Katsunari experience at renovated Fukuyama Castle

  The Spearhead Ichibanyari Race, an attraction at the newly opened Fukuyama Castle Museum, lets visit...

  September 10, 2022

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  Hiroshima: Keep of noted Japanese castle reopens on 400th anniversary

  FUKUYAMA, Hiroshima — The keep of Fukuyama Castle in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, has been newly ...

  September 10, 2022

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  General News

  Kumamoto: Castle Regains Pre-disaster Appearance in Show of Recovery from Earthquake

  KUMAMOTO — The towers of Kumamoto Castle have been restored to their majestic pre-disaster appearanc...

  February 12, 2021

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