Japan's latest earthquake damages Kumamoto Castle, the 400-year-old fortress still battling nature after centuries of survival

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Image: ABC News/AI RefinedOver the past 400 years, Kumamoto Castle has been an ever-present landmark in Kumamoto City and has gained the reputation of being one of the best castles in Japan and a masterpiece of samurai warfare architecture.
The castle was built to withstand the attacks of armies with stone walls and a complicated design that could not be easily attacked.
However, throughout this time, the castle has had to withstand much more than battles: earthquakes.

Image: ABC News/AI RefinedOver the past 400 years, Kumamoto Castle has been an ever-present landmark in Kumamoto City and has gained the reputation of being one of the best castles in Japan and a masterpiece of samurai warfare architecture.
The castle was built to withstand the attacks of armies with stone walls and a complicated design that could not be easily attacked.
However, throughout this time, the castle has had to withstand much more than battles: earthquakes.

Sources: Times of India