Matsue Castle designated as national treasure in Japan

A man in a warrior outfit points to a banner celebrating the designation of the main stronghold of Matsue Castle in the western Japanese prefecture of Shimane as a national treasure on July 8, 2015. The castle, built in 1611, is one of the 12 remaining original castles of Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Matsue Castle designated as national treasure in Japan

The main stronghold of Matsue Castle in the western Japanese prefecture of Shimane is designated as a national treasure by the culture ministry on July 8, 2015. The castle, built in 1611, is one of the 12 remaining original castles of Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Matsue Castle designated as national treasure in Japan

Matsue Mayor Masataka Matsuura speaks at a press conference in the western Japanese city on July 8, 2015, after the main stronghold of Matsue Castle was designated as a national treasure by the culture ministry. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo