After 350 years, the fabled tower of Edo Castle may once again rise over the capital as a tourist draw to complement the 2020 Tokyo Games.
Majestic symbol of Edo Castle may rise again over Tokyo in time for 2020 Games
Computer graphic image of the donjon of Edo Castle (Provided by the society to rebuild the donjon of Edo Castle)
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