Key facts
- Typhoon Jangmi caused damage to parts of Japan's Himeji Castle.
- Damage was discovered during a routine inspection.
- Himeji Castle is a 17th-century site in Hyogo Prefecture.
Typhoon Jangmi has caused damage to parts of Japan's historic Himeji Castle. The damage was discovered during a routine inspection at the 17th-century castle site, which is located in Hyogo Prefecture. Himeji Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Japan's most famous surviving feudal castles.