Harvest moon

A harvest moon is seen over Matsushima Bay, known as one of Japan's three most scenic views, off Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Sept. 29, 2023. A harvest moon is seen behind Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on Sept. 29, 2023. A harvest moon is seen in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Sept. 29, 2023. A harvest moon is seen behind Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 29, 2023. A harvest moon is seen behind a Ferris wheel at Kasai Rinkai Park in Tokyo on Sept. 29, 2023. (Kyodo)

Koriyama Castle found to have had tower 15-20m high

Koriyama Castle found to have had tower 15-20m high

OSAKA, Japan - The foundation stones of Koriyama Castle's main keep in Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture, are seen on Sept. 12, 2014. The city's education board announced the same day that the castle, used as the residence of Toyotomi Hidenaga (1540-1591), younger brother of Japanese feudal warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi, had a castle tower as high as 15 to 20 meters.

Motocross at Osaka Castle

Motocross at Osaka Castle

OSAKA, Japan - A motocross rider performs against the backdrop of the Osaka Castle tower during the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour in Osaka, Japan, on May 24, 2014. A total of 16 riders from eight countries are taking part in the event at Nishinomaru Garden on the premises of the castle.

Motocross at Osaka Castle

Motocross at Osaka Castle

OSAKA, Japan - A motocross rider performs against the backdrop of the Osaka Castle tower during the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour in Osaka, Japan, on May 24, 2014. A total of 16 riders from eight countries are taking part in the event at Nishinomaru Garden on the premises of the castle.

Noh play performed on outdoor stage under Osaka Castle tower

Noh play performed on outdoor stage under Osaka Castle tower

A Noh dance is performed on an outdoor stage, set against the backdrop of Osaka Castle in Osaka, western Japan, on Sept. 20, 2015, with bonfire lighting. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Monument for dead children, teachers visited in Osaka

Monument for dead children, teachers visited in Osaka

Kazuaki Shinoura, former head of a teachers' union in Osaka, western Japan, stands before the "Tower of Education" at Osaka Castle Park on Aug. 26, 2015. The little-known tower, about 30 meters tall, is dedicated to child victims of disasters and accidents along with teachers who died trying to save others. (Photo by Tatsuya Hagiwara) (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Families visit "education monument" in Osaka to remember deceased

Families visit "education monument" in Osaka to remember deceased

Fumiko Sanda points at a tablet bearing the name of her second daughter Yoshimi, who died in a 1970 gas explosion at age 9, inside the "Tower of Education" at Osaka Castle Park on Oct. 26, 2014. The little-known tower, about 30 meters tall, is dedicated to child victims of disasters and accidents as well as teachers who died trying to save others. (Photo by Tatsuya Hagiwara) (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Osaka Castle

Osaka Castle

Osaka Castle, which was built by Hideyoshi where the Ishiyama Honganji Temple once stood, was destroyed by fire during the Osaka Summer Battle. After restoration by Tokugawa Hidetada, the castle tower was destroyed again by lightning. The present castle tower was rebuilt in 1931.==Date:unknown, Place:Osaka, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number23‐21‐0]

Koriyama Castle found to have had tower 15-20m high

Koriyama Castle found to have had tower 15-20m high

OSAKA, Japan - The foundation stones of Koriyama Castle's main keep in Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture, are seen on Sept. 12, 2014. The city's education board announced the same day that the castle, used as the residence of Toyotomi Hidenaga (1540-1591), younger brother of Japanese feudal warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi, had a castle tower as high as 15 to 20 meters. (Kyodo)

Osaka Castle tower reopens

Osaka Castle tower reopens

A plastic shield sits on the cashier counter of a gift shop at the reopened Osaka Castle tower on May 20, 2020, to reduce the risk of coronavirus infections. The tower reopened to the public the same day after the western Japan prefecture eased business restriction requests over the weekend in response to dwindling infections. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Osaka Castle tower reopens

Osaka Castle tower reopens

Signboards placed in front of the reopened Osaka Castle tower ask visitors to maintain social distancing when forming a line on May 20, 2020. The tower reopened to the public the same day after the western Japan prefecture eased business restriction requests over the weekend in response to dwindling coronavirus infections. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Osaka Castle tower reopens

Osaka Castle tower reopens

Officials wearing face masks and face shields are pictured at the entrance of the tower of Osaka Castle on May 20, 2020. The castle's tower reopened to the public the same day after the western Japan prefecture eased business restriction requests over the weekend in response to dwindling coronavirus infections. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Osaka Castle tower reopens

Osaka Castle tower reopens

A man has his temperature checked before entering the tower of Osaka Castle on May 20, 2020. The castle's tower reopened to the public the same day after the western Japan prefecture eased business restriction requests over the weekend in response to dwindling coronavirus infections. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Osaka Castle tower reopens

Osaka Castle tower reopens

The tower of Osaka Castle reopens to the public on May 20, 2020, after the western Japan prefecture eased business restriction requests over the weekend in response to dwindling coronavirus infections. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Osaka Castle tower reopens

Osaka Castle tower reopens

The tower of Osaka Castle reopens to the public on May 20, 2020, after the western Japan prefecture eased business restriction requests over the weekend in response to dwindling coronavirus infections. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Osaka Castle tower reopens

Osaka Castle tower reopens

A temperature check station is set up at the entrance of the tower of Osaka Castle on May 20, 2020. The castle's tower reopened to the public the same day after the western Japan prefecture eased business restriction requests over the weekend in response to dwindling coronavirus infections. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Osaka's efforts to combat coronavirus crisis

Osaka's efforts to combat coronavirus crisis

Combined photo taken in Osaka Prefecture on May 11, 2020, shows (from top) the Tower of the Sun, Tsutenkaku Tower and Kishiwada Castle, all of which are lit up in yellow in a sign that the western Japan prefecture is one step short of lifting its request to avoid nonessential outings and shut some businesses due to the coronavirus pandemic. The facilities will be lit up in green when Osaka is ready to lift the request after criteria regarding infection and medical situations are cleared. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo