The Asahi article mentions the “Laputa no Michi” (Road to Laputa), which was damaged in the earthquake. Here’s a Rocket News 24 article from December of 2015 that gives you a good idea about what made the place so special:

http://en.rocketnews24.com/2015/12/06/we-visit-one-of-japans-stunning-secret-destinations-the-road-to-laputa-in-kumamoto/

And here are some YouTube videos that show the damage that the quake did:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vnz0VDQXEAE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ht1vfN0TLI

– Kirk

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