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Kumamoto Castle Damaged by Earthquake Reopens to the Public

Kumamoto Castle, its stone walls scarred by last month's earthquake, reopens its gates to visitors on the 13th. Crowds gather from morning to walk through the damaged grounds and gaze over the city from the castle top, while one visitor from Fukuoka voices a quiet hope for its full restoration.

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熊本市くまもとしにある熊本城くまもとじょうは、先月せんげつ地震じしんで、いしかべなどがこわれました。
熊本市くまもとしは、おしろ安全あんぜんをチェックして、13にちからなかはいることができるようにしました。おしろには、あさからたくさんのひとて、おしろもんひらくとなかはいっていきました。
地震じしん被害ひがいがあったいしかべなどをたり、おしろのいちばんうえから熊本くまもとまちたりしていました。
福岡ふくおかから女性じょせいは「はいることができるようになったといて、おしろました。まえのようなかたちもどってほしいです」とはなしていました。

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Kumamoto Castle, located in Kumamoto City, had its stone walls and other parts damaged by last month's earthquake. Kumamoto City checked the safety of the castle and allowed people to enter from the 13th. Many people came to the castle from the morning, and entered as soon as the gates opened. Visitors were observing the stone walls and other areas damaged by the earthquake, and also viewing the town of Kumamoto from the top of the castle. A woman from Fukuoka said, 'I came to the castle after hearing that it has reopened. I hope it returns to its former state.'

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