Here’s an image from TV showing the extent to which Tomishige’s photo of the castle recorded small details (e.g. the roof tiles, etc.). The detail and clarity of these photos made them invaluable in the restoration process after Kumamoto Castle was destroyed in the Seinan War. If you’d like to see this and other photos up close, click on the following link to get the details about the exhibition being held this month at Kumamoto University.
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