Hiroshima: Yamato Museum to Reopen on April 23 after Major Renovation

KURE, Hiroshima — The Yamato Museum in Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture, known for its display of a one-tenth scale model of the former Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Yamato, will reopen on April 23 after completing a large-scale renovation. The museum has been closed since February last year as it upgraded restrooms, air-conditioning systems and elevators, while also expanding and enhancing its exhibits.