The red roof tiles were baked at three factories ... the rebuilding through techniques developed by my ancestors.” Shuri-jo Castle served not only as the royal palace but also the center ...

NAHA--Preparations are under way for a groundbreaking ceremony to restore the landmark Shuri-jo castle here in Okinawa ... A temporary roof will be built starting now on the site where the main ...

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 ...