Kyoto committee submits proposal to restore Nijo Castle

Kyoto committee submits proposal to restore Nijo Castle

Photo taken Sept. 14, 2016, in Japan's former capital Kyoto shows the foundation stones of the main keep of Nijo Castle, a UNESCO world heritage site. An expert panel submitted a proposal to Mayor Daisaku Kadokawa on Sept. 16 detailing plans to restore the castle's main keep, among other improvements. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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