Earlier today, William posted a stunning photo of the Iidamaru Gokai Yagura taken by Liz Suenaga from the top of the Shiyakusho (City Hall):

https://www.facebook.com/Kumamotoi/photos/a.129499733790134.25925.123734781033296/1084803521593079/?type=3&theater

This article provides some more information about efforts to prevent the turret’s collapse.

http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201607220033.html