Kumamoto Castle reopens 2 weeks after massive quake

Kumamoto Castle has reopened to the public two weeks after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the region on July 28. The seismic event, which reached the maximum intensity of 7 on Japan’s seismic scale, necessitated immediate structural assessments of the historic site.

Authorities completed safety inspections of the castle grounds in the period following the tremor, allowing for the resumption of operations. The swift reopening follows the successful verification of the site's structural integrity after the significant seismic activity.