A historic city on Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands, Kumamoto is renowned for its imposing castle, rich regional food culture and friendly, welcoming inhabitants.

On this episode of Journeys in Japan, James Lambiasi explores the legacy of the sprawling castle, meeting local people and learning about the reconstruction efforts after the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake.

iconic Kumamoto Castle is rising from the ashes. The temblors caused serious damage to the structures that make up one of Japan’s most traditional fortresses, in addition to the succession of ...

One of the most stunning sights you can witness in Japan is the unique cloud formation ... you’ll now be able to see this mystical scene at Kumamoto Castle in Kyushu ...

Credit: Muneyuki Tomari/Kyodo News via AP The stonewall of Kumamoto Castle is seen damaged after the earthquake in Kumamoto city, southern Japan ... NOGI/AFP/Getty Images Have something to ...

KUMAMOTO--The interior of Kumamoto Castle's main tower reopened to the public on June 28 following the completion of repairs from the 2016 earthquakes here that knocked off roof tiles and ...

Japan is said to have over 30,000 castles ... It's worth a visit to see an authentic example of how castles were strategically constructed for battles. Kumamoto Castle, Kumamoto Daimyo Kato Kiyomasa ...