A note from the Kumamoto International Mythology Desk (we don’t actually exist but still get paid, mythologically): a shyachihoko is a mythical carp (or maybe dolphin - arguments rage) with the head of a lion and the body of a fish (or dolphin, which, tecnically, is a mammal), an auspicious protector of well-being and disaster prevention (didn’t seem to work so well in 2016 - we got the quakes and Trump) oft placed on the cornices of houses and, in particular, castles. Restoration work on the smaller tower keep saw yesterday the installation of one shachihoko, almost nine meters in height and 70 kilograms in weight, installed. Installation of the second is slated for the 23rd. Get your cameras ready. - William