People in Okinawa are feeling the loss after watching one of their most iconic buildings engulfed in flames. As investigators narrow in on the cause of last week's fire at Shuri Castle ...

Shuri-jo Castle served not only as the royal palace but also the center of politics, diplomacy and culture for 450 years from 1429. Okinawa became part of Japan when it was annexed as a ...

Okinawa prefectural police and Naha’s fire department were unable to definitively determine the cause of the fire in their investigation, which wrapped up in March. The castle had a collection ...

Flames swept through Japan's Shuri Castle early Thursday morning, engulfing a World Heritage site that was one of Okinawa Prefecture's most popular attractions. The Naha city fire department says ...

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On a hilltop just a little further along the coast are the ruins of Nakijin Castle. In the 14th Century, Okinawa was divided into three principalities, and Nakijin Castle was the fortress of the ...

Discover the stunning landscapes and rich heritage that make Okinawa a remarkable destination ... while historical sites like Shuri Castle showcase the legacy of the Ryukyu Kingdom.