Watari Aso Shrine relocated and rebuilt, with support from local residents, Kumamura [Kumamoto heavy rains]

Watari Aso Shrine in Watari, Kuma Village, which was completely destroyed in the 2020 Kumamoto heavy rains, will be relocated and rebuilt from the Yamaguchi district near the Kuma River to the Mine district on higher ground. A topping-out ceremony for the main hall and worship hall was held on the 19th, and local residents were delighted with the progress of the construction. The Yamaguchi district is a flood storage facility planned by the Mini…