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Kumamoto Castle has reopened to the public two weeks after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck on July 28, registering the highest level on Japan's seismic intensity scale. Safety checks were completed swiftly to allow its reopening.
Ten years after the Kumamoto earthquake, Kumamoto Castle's full restoration, including the challenging rebuilding of its stone walls with millimeter precision, is projected to be completed by fiscal year 2052.
The death toll from the recent earthquake in Japan has risen to 34, with significant damage reported to infrastructure, including nine ports experiencing liquefaction and cracks, and the 400-year-old Kumamoto Castle sustaining damage. The Japanese Red Cross Society has begun accepting donations to aid recovery efforts, while some semiconductor-related businesses are resuming operations.
Kumamoto Prefecture is commemorating 10 years since the devastating earthquakes that struck the region. Restoration efforts for Kumamoto Castle are still underway, while victims of the disaster are being mourned.
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan, leading to multiple deaths, dozens missing, and significant damage to buildings, bridges, and the historic Kumamoto Castle. A partial mall collapse and an explosion at a shopping center also trapped people.
An 89-year-old volunteer continues to guide visitors at Kumamoto Castle, which is still undergoing restoration 10 years after being damaged by an earthquake. He expresses his desire to convey the spirit of recovery to visitors.