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Fortifications at the site of Kumamoto Castle were first established in 1467, and the castle keep was expanded considerably over the following years. It gained a reputation of impregnability due to its extensive defenses. The castle was demolished in 1877 during the Satsuma Rebellion, but was reconstructed in 1960. Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
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