Himeji Castle turret

Photo taken on Jan. 30, 2018 shows Oremawari Turret, one of more than 80 buildings constituting the complex of the UNESCO World Heritage site Himeji Castle in Hyogo Prefecture in western Japan, which opened to the media the same day. The turret, designated by the Japanese government as an Important Cultural Property, will open to the general public in February. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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