Kumamoto Castle Keep

Jan van der Crabben
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Kumamoto Castle keep, photograph by Jan van der Crabben, Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, September 2025.

Originally built in the 17th century, the main keep of Kumamoto Castle was burned down during the Satsuma Rebellion in 1877. The castle keep on display today was reconstructed in 1960 and underwent renovations between 1998 to 2008.

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Crabben, J. v. d. (2026, May 12). Kumamoto Castle Keep. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21780/kumamoto-castle-keep/

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Crabben, Jan van der. "Kumamoto Castle Keep." World History Encyclopedia, May 12, 2026. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21780/kumamoto-castle-keep/.

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Crabben, Jan van der. "Kumamoto Castle Keep." World History Encyclopedia, 12 May 2026, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21780/kumamoto-castle-keep/.

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