Oct. 31 marked the third anniversary of the fire. For centuries, the castle had served as a palace for the Ryukyu Kingdom, as Okinawa Prefecture was formerly called. A two-story, steel-framed ...

Okinawa Prefecture--Vandals spray painted graffiti on a mausoleum for Ryukyu Kingdom royalty here, known as “Urasoe Yodore,” officials said. The mausoleum is located in the Urasoe Castle Ruins ...

NAHA -- Two posthumous painted portraits of rulers of the Ryukyu Kingdom -- now Japan's ... on the north side of Shuri Castle. Records indicate they were transcribed into hanging scrolls in ...

The castle was hosting a festival featuring the culture of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Police say staff had been preparing for one of the events until the early hours of Thursday. The castle, built about ...

Shuri Castle's architecture had influences from both China and Japan. It was a center of politics, foreign affairs and culture at the time of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Shuri Castle was built about 500 ...

Crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral reefs create a paradise for snorkeling and diving, while historical sites like Shuri Castle showcase the legacy of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Local cuisine offers ...

and Nakijin Castle was the fortress of the northern king. Today the ruins are recognised as one of the Unesco World Heritage Cultural sites of the Ryukyu Kingdom, and the commanding views of the ...