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    After the earthquake, Kumamoto Castle was badly damaged. It's slowly being restored bit by bit. I hope it can return to its original state soon.

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    After the big earthquake, many parts of the castle are still under repair. Some of the collapsed areas are quite shocking to see. The restoration is expensive and time-consuming, but I hope it's finished soon.

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    The buildings inside are really unique. I definitely want to visit again.

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    The damage from the big earthquake was really severe, but thanks to ongoing restoration efforts, things are slowly getting better. It will still take quite a while, but one day, it will definitely regain its former glory.

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    The Kumamon mascot in the plaza is adorable, and the food they sell is really tasty too.

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    The cherry blossoms near the main keep are really beautiful. Even though you can't go inside, just seeing the cherry blossoms nearby is nice too.

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    One of Japan's top 100 castles. It's really unfortunate that it was damaged by the earthquake. I hope it gets fully restored soon.

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    The earthquake damage here seems pretty serious. When I visited, only a small part was open to the public. I guess the Japanese are really careful when it comes to restoring historical sites, so it might be a long time before everything is fully open again.

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