HIROSAKI, Aomori Prefecture--Hirosaki Castle can now fit in the palm of your hand, thanks to a local advertising designer and a Brazilian man. Hiroyuki Akaishi, 57, created a paper model of the ...

SHIMABARA, Nagasaki Prefecture--A paper-craft model of Shimabara Castle here was released in April to mark its 400th anniversary. Construction of the historic structure, considered to be one of ...