Kumamoto Castle, a Famed Landmark, Is Damaged in the Japan Earthquake

NYT World Tuesday 28 July 2026, 12:47 UTC By Claire Moses 1 min read

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A collapsed wall at the Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto, Japan, on Tuesday.

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