NAHA--Five years ago, historic Shuri-jo Castle here was reduced to a smoldering ... Restoration work on the main hall, the centerpiece of the former royal court and administrative center, is ...

HIMEJI, Hyogo Prefecture—Himeji Mayor Hideyasu Kiyomoto said he is considering charging foreign tourists a fee to enter Himeji Castle that is six times higher than the price for Japanese visitors.