Kumamoto Castle after Earthquakes

The series of Earthquakes including magnitude 7.0 main shock which struck in April 2016.

Kumamoto Castle sustained damage to its roof and exterior buildings and walls because of the

earthquakes and associated aftershocks.  Several of the castle’s shacihoko ornaments were destroyed,

and a large number of kawara tiles also fell from the roof.

Now the restoration activities are being performed as fast as possible.

 

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 Jan, 13, 2021