KUMAMOTO – The city of Kumamoto on Wednesday unveiled new statues for the roof of its iconic castle, to replace those damaged by last year’s major earthquakes.
The four new statues of the shachihoko, a mythical half-fish creature, are currently on display at a nearby visitor center and will eventually be placed atop the main towers of Kumamoto Castle.
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